steam beer

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noun

a naturally carbonated, malt-flavored beer brewed especially in the western U.S.

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Origin of steam beer

First recorded in 1895–1900; named after the steamlike pressure released when the cask is tapped

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How to use steam beer in a sentence

Steam beer and lager was five cents a glass and whiskey ten cents.
An American Hobo in Europe|Ben Goodkind
In his desperation, Daughtry hit upon an idea with which to get another schooner of steam beer.
Michael, Brother of Jerry|Jack London
On his way back to his office, one block above, he stopped at Joe Frenna's saloon and bought a pitcher of steam beer.
McTeague|Frank Norris
There had been a time when Trina had hated the idea of McTeague drinking steam beer as common and vulgar.
McTeague|Frank Norris

As the steam beer had tasted raw, so their companionship seemed raw to him.
Martin Eden|Jack London