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This book comprises a detailed investigation of the 'Flor Sherry Process', with information on acidity, oxidation, fining and stabilizing, effect of temperature, and much more besides. Written in clear language and full of useful information and helpful diagrams and tables, this text will be of considerable value to anyone interested in the production of flor sherry. It is not to be missed by the discerning collector. The chapters of this volume include:...
4) The Rise and Progress of Whiskey-Drinking in Scotland, and the Working of the 'Public-Houses (Sco
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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on beer, being an exploration of its history and commercial value. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the development of the beer industry, and is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Contents include: "Preliminary View of the Subject", "Early History of Beer", "Early History of Beer, continued", "Modern History of Beer", "How Beer is Made, and what it is", "The Development...
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This vintage book contains a fascinating and light-hearted treatise on beer and ale, with historical information, details of notable events, descriptions of varieties, and much more. Easy to digest and highly entertaining, this book is recommended for anyone with an interest in the history and development of brewing, and would make for a worthy addition to any collection. Contents include: "Suppression of Beer-shops in Egypt 2,00 B.C.", "Brewing in...
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This book contains a classic study on the cold storage of apple cider by H.C. Gore. The experiment entailed preparing cider in a laboratory, cooling it rapidly to zero degrees celsius, storing it at the same temperature, and then observing it periodically. With detailed graphs, tables, and analyses, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in the history and development of brewing techniques. Contents include: "The Cold Storage of Apple...
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This volume contains a collection of articles on mead production, with information on its history, development, equipment, methodology, and much more besides. Complete with interesting information and a wealth of insightful, practicable tips, this guide will appeal to discerning brewers and enthusiasts.
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Four experts in the field write about yeast. Contents Include: A History of Yeast Treatment; Yeasts and the Brewery; Routine Measurements of Yeast Fermentation; Features of Various Yeast Species; Simple Photomicrography. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
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This vintage book contains a comprehensive manual on the manufacture of liquors and preserves. Profusely illustrated and highly detailed, this volume is recommended for those with an interest in the history and development of the alcoholics drinks industry, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Liquors", "Alcohol", "Distillation", "Distillation of Wine", "Egrot's Stationary Still", "Purification...
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This vintage book contains an extensive collection of recipes for fancy mixed drinks as well as directions on when and how to serve them. With simple, step-by-step instructions and a wealth of useful tips, this volume is ideal for those with an interest in cocktail making, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Absinthe", "Absinthe Cocktail", "Absinthe Drip", "Absinthe Frappe", "Adalor Cup", "Adonis...
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This vintage book contains a complete manual of the constituents of the distilled spirits and fermented liquors of commerce, with extensive details of their qualitative and quantitative properties. It was originally intended as an outline of the basic chemistry of alcoholic liquors, and has been written in such as way as to be accessible to those with little scientific knowledge or background. This volume is recommended for those with an interest...
14) Foods and Food Adulterants by Direction of Agriculture - Part Third: Fermented Alcoholic Beverages
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This vintage book contains clear directions for mixing a vast range of contemporary American beverages, together with instructions for making British, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish punches, juleps, cobblers, beers, ciders, wines, and more. "How to Mix Drinks or The Bon-Vivant's Companion" constitutes a complete and timeless guide to concocting a vast amount of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and would make for a fantastic addition...
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This vintage book contains over 500 recipes for delicious drinks that can be made at home, including sundaes, punches, ciders, chocolate drinks, coffees, and more. With simple, step-by-step instructions and a wealth of handy tips, this volume is ideal for those with an interest in creating their own delectable drinks, and would make for a wonderful addition to culinary collections. Contents include: "Tea", "Coffee", "Chocolate", "Cocoa", "Milk and...
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This vintage book contains an detailed guide to making a variety of non-alcoholic beverages and alcoholic drinks in the household, with directions for creating ice cream drinks, juices, ales and beers, wines, punches, ciders, frappés, and much more. This volume would make for a fantastic addition to kitchen collections, and is ideal for those who like to get a little bit inventive with their cocktails. Contents include: "Essences and Extracts", "Syrups",...
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This vintage book contains an extensive collection of recipes for fancy mixed drinks with directions on when and how to serve them. With simple, step-by-step instructions and a wealth of useful tips, this volume is ideal for those with an interest in cocktail making, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Absinthe", "Absinthe Cocktail", "Absinthe Drip", "Absinthe Frappe", "Adalor Cup", "Adonis...
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This vintage book contains a complete guide to wine production, with instructions for making a variety of wines and information on different techniques, common problems, diseases and pests, and much more. This volume is highly recommended for anyone with an interest in wine making, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Of Foreign Wines, and their Kinds", "Of Vineyards", "Species of Wine", "Subdivisions...
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