has anyone done one? do i really just let my yeast ferment at ale tempps?
On the low low side of ale temps around 60 or 62 
Yeah they are pretty good beers :
I just racked my steam beer into a secondary this past weekend. This is probably my 6th batch of this recipe and I have always used the White Lab San Fran yeast. They recommend 58-65 degrees. I ferment at 62 as I do with my ales and it seems to always come out well. My recipe have always scored well in competition. I think you get the fruity esters above 65 degrees. I really love this style of beer. I should stop on the way home for a six-pack of Anchor Steam!
Mind sharing your recipe? I’v been looking to try a steam beer and my basement is perfect for low temp fermentation this time of year, my current batches are fermenting at 61-62 degrees F. Yeah it takes a little longer but I feel it makes a superior beer.
Check out WLP810 San Francisco Lager Yeast. Plenty of fruity esters at 62F. Do you like bananas?
most certainly like bananas
Traditionally that is how they’re are done. However, I made a split batch last year using Wyeast #2575-Kölsch II that turned out better than the San Francisco Lager version. I just polished the last keg during the holidays. Time to brew! 