Christmas & Winter Beers....

[trillium]

Evidently "steam" doesn't refer to the way the beer is brewed.  Take a look at

Anchor Brewing homepage

I think you might have misunderstood their website. Today, at least amoungst the homebrewers I know, a "steam" beer usually refers to a lager yeast used to ferment the wort at warmer temperatures then you would use for an actual lager (vs. an ale). Sometimes it gets called a "California common" instead of "steam".

regards,

trillium

[rstarobi]

I think you might have misunderstood their website. Today, at least amoungst the homebrewers I know, a "steam" beer usually refers to a lager yeast used to ferment the wort at warmer temperatures then you would use for an actual lager (vs. an ale). Sometimes it gets called a "California common" instead of "steam".

But to the best of my knowledge, this method is only used in the flagship Anchor Steam - not in Liberty Ale, Old Foghorn, or any of the other varieties of Anchor beer.

[Jim Dixon]

Bridgeport (Portland, Oregon) has stopped making Ebenezer, their winter beer and my personal favorite. I've managed to grab a couple of cases so far, but if you like it act fast.

Last year I stuck a case out in the garage and saved it for summer...even though this malty, dark brew is meant for cold weather, it tasted great.

Jim

[MsRamsey]

I'm shocked at the accolades for ANYTHING made by Pyramid, since most of their beer is swill. Guess I will have to buy ONE bottle and try it.

[jam]

We all enjoyed some fantastic Swedish Glog on Christmas Eve......served warm with golden raisins floating in it. This was a gift to us from our Swedish visitor, Eva. It is a very relaxing and soothing drink; I think we will start a new tradition and have it every Christmas Eve.