The art of brewing : practical and theoretical

Preface

To My Readers —

Years ago, as the pupil of a very eminent scientific Brewer, the late Mr. James Young, I had opportunities of gleaning and working out much theoretical knowledge, that does not perhaps come under the observation of ordinary Brewers.

It has been the task of my leisure to collect some of the more interesting and important features of this knowledge and present it in simple form to the many readers of The Brewers' Journal.

The reception the essays met with has warranted their revision and collection in a separate volume, as also a proposal for the continuation of them in more detailed and practical shape.

Whether this takes place or no, let me hope that the present collection will tend to raise the Art of Brewing in the estimation of my readers, and to clear away some of the prejudices and partialities that have so long surrounded it.

Faithfully yours,

FRANK FAULKNER.

St. Helens, Lancashire.

C 0 N T E N T S.

Introduction

FAGK

Water

ESSAY I.

ESSAY II.

The Materials used in Brewing — Malt and its Substitutes— Hops and Hop Supplements essay III.

Chemicals used in Brewing: their Principles and Uses .

ESSAY IV.

Ihk Materials used in the Construction oe Brewing Vessels, and the Means of Cleansing them

ESSAYS V. and VI.

The Arrangement of Brewery Buildings in reference to Different Systems and Trade Requirements, and Electricity in reference to Beer and Brewing .