CALIFORNIA COMMON Flavor & balance:Malty amber beer made with lager yeast fermented at warmer temperatures. Woody or minty hop flavor with firm bitterness for clean finish.History:This most flavorful of indigenous American beer styles originated as “steam beer” in the late 1800s.Related Styles:American Amber Ale COLOR LIGHT AMBER TO AMBER 9 - 14 SRM Perceived Bitterness Pronounced 30-45 IBUs Alcohol Normal 4.5 - 5.5% OTHER STYLES YOU MAY ENJOY BELGIAN GOLDEN STRONG ALE The Hive Winery and Brandy Company Scion Cider Bar