The London and Country Brewer


Gelesen von Steve C

(4.7 stars; 3 reviews)

The unknown author of this book, appears to have experienced too many unwholesome and unpleasant beers and ales on his numerous travels in London and at various other locations around the British Isles.

In this treatise on the matter, he has identified each stage of the brewing process and details what he considers is the best practice at each significant stage for the production of a high-quality drink.

Whilst listening to the book, you might consider that some of the author's ideas have undoubtedly stood the test of time. Other ones however, such as the use of pond water as the liquor to be used in the mash, might nowadays be deemed a tad extreme - even for a modern-day enthusiast who may wish to recreate an authentic 18th century beer.

So, why not chuck another log on the fire, top up your glass and settle back for a complete worts and all exposition of the brewing industry as it was in the year 1736?
( Steve C) (3 hr 52 min)

Kapitel

The Preface 8:34 Gelesen von Steve C
Of the Nature of the Barley-Corn 11:28 Gelesen von Steve C
Of Making Good Malts 16:22 Gelesen von Steve C
To Know Good from Bad Malts 2:41 Gelesen von Steve C
Of the Use of the Pale, Amber, and Brown Malts 8:07 Gelesen von Steve C
Of the Nature of Several Waters and their Use in Brewing 11:01 Gelesen von Steve C
Of Grinding Malts 5:09 Gelesen von Steve C
Of Brewing in General 7:13 Gelesen von Steve C
Of the London Method of Brewing 8:33 Gelesen von Steve C
Of the Country or Private Way of Brewing 29:24 Gelesen von Steve C
Of the Nature and Use of the Hop 11:28 Gelesen von Steve C
Of Boiling Malt Liquors 10:38 Gelesen von Steve C
Of Foxing or Tainting of Malt Liquors 6:03 Gelesen von Steve C
Of Fermenting and Working of Beers and Ales 19:15 Gelesen von Steve C
Of several artificial Lees 11:05 Gelesen von Steve C
Of several pernicious Ingredients put into Malt Liquors 5:04 Gelesen von Steve C
Of the Cellar or Repository for keeping Beers and Ales 6:53 Gelesen von Steve C
Of Sweetening and Cleaning Casks 8:28 Gelesen von Steve C
Of Bunging Casks and Carrying them to some Distance 6:53 Gelesen von Steve C
Of the Age and Strength of Malt Liquors 6:53 Gelesen von Steve C
Of the Profit and Pleasure of Private Brewing 7:15 Gelesen von Steve C
A Philosophical Account of Brewing Strong October Beer 24:29 Gelesen von Steve C

Bewertungen

As a homebrewer myself, this is both spot on and hilariously off


(5 stars)

Absolutely enjoyed this little view inside the world of making beer in England. Full of expertise and insight, though just as often hilariously wrong. Read with warmth and vitality.

Interesting


(5 stars)

As a home brewer, this is fascinating. So much is still dead on and so much is completely wrong. I love the weight placed on producing a healthy beer.