The London and Country Brewer


Lu par Steve C

(4.8 étoiles; 5 critiques)

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)

Chapitres

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

Critiques

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


(5 étoiles)

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 étoiles)

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.