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Historic steam beer, associated with San Francisco and the U. S. West Coast, was brewed with lager yeast without the use of refrigeration. It was an improvised process, originating out of necessity, perhaps as early as the Gold Rush. It was considered a cheap and low-quality beer, as shown by references to it in literature of the 1890s and 1900s.
Modern steam beer, properly known in the brewing community as California common beer, was originated by Anchor Brewing Company, which trademarked the name Anchor Steam Beer in 1981. Although the modern company has corporate continuity with a small brewery which was still making traditional steam beer in the 1950s, Anchor Steam beer is a craft-brewed lager. The company does not claim any close similarity between it and turn-of-the-century steam beer.
"Most breweries have at least one piece of equipment that's just a bit persnickety. Here at Boulevard we have fermenter number seven, the black sheep of our cellar family. Ironically, when our brewers were experimenting with variations on traditional Belgian-style farmhouse ales, the perfect combination of elements came together in that very vessel. You could call it fate, but they called it Tank 7, and so it is. Beginning with a big surge of fruity aromatics and grapefruit-hoppy notes, the flavor of this complex, straw-colored ale tapes off to a peppery, dry finish." – Jeremy Ragonese
Scotch Ales are strong ales, also known as "Wee Heavy." In 19th century Scotland, these ales were also known as 160/-, a nomenclature based on the now obsolete shilling currency. Scotch Ales traditionally go through a long boil in the kettle for extra caramelization of the wort. This produces a deep copper to brown colored brew. Compared to Scottish Ales, these ales are sweeter, more full-bodied, and are higher in alcohol.
Our Wee Willy Scotch Ale uses peated malt in the mash. Peated malt is a malt style that has been treated by being smoked over a fire made from peat moss. This malt provides a pronounced smoky, spicy aroma and flavor to your beer. Hopping is low but malt flavor and body is pronounced.
Medium amber in color, Seeyoulator offers a heady, estery banana aroma. A luscious maltiness predominates, with balancing notes from Hallertau hops. Cedar aging lends just a hint of spice to the finish.
This premium raspberry beer is made from traditional Gueuze Lambic. This Lambic is 25% fresh raspberry juice with natural sugar is added. A clear, dark red beer with a bubbly pink head.