steam beer

noun

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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