The London and Country Brewer


Leído por 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)

Capítulos

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

Reseñas

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.