steam beer

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of steam beer

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

Example Sentences

Maytag impulsively rescued the failing Anchor brewery, reinvented its local steam beer and cut a trail for every artisan brewer who followed.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 12, 2017

Fritz Maytag rescues San Francisco’s Anchor Brewing, revives historic steam beer, goes on to inspire the craft-beer movement.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 12, 2017

As the steam beer had tasted raw, so their companionship seemed raw to him. 

From Martin Eden by London, Jack

There had been a time when Trina had hated the idea of McTeague drinking steam beer as common and vulgar.

From McTeague by Norris, Frank

He did not like steam beer, but it was cheaper than lager.

From Michael, Brother of Jerry by London, Jack