steam beer

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of steam beer¹

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

Example Sentences

Steam beer and lager was five cents a glass and whiskey ten cents.

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In his desperation, Daughtry hit upon an idea with which to get another schooner of steam beer.

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On his way back to his office, one block above, he stopped at Joe Frenna's saloon and bought a pitcher of steam beer.

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

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

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