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A Treatise on The Brewing of Beer (History of Brewing Series) Paperback – June 27, 2015

by E. Hughes (Author)
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 105 ratings
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This is a new edition of a work on brewing originally published in 1796. With the explosion of interest in the brewing, marketing and consumption of Craft Beer over the last decade or more, there has also been an increased interest in brewing history. Small scale brewers have delved deeply into the past, reviving the age-old traditions of farm house brewing, small-batch experimentation and a more organic approach to beer and ale creation. With this in mind, we offer this new edition of Mr. Hughes work from 1796, in an effort to reconnect with the traditions and techniques of past times. The reader will find that much of the information and advice is still valid, with much to recommend it.
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    36 pages
  2. Language
    English
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    June 27, 2015
  4. Dimensions
    6 x 0.09 x 9 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1514740192
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1514740194
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (June 27, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 36 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1514740192
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1514740194
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.68 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.09 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 105 ratings

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Customers find the book interesting and informative about brewing. They find it a fun, short read with great historical perspective. However, opinions differ on the era - some find it fine and antique, while others feel the information is outdated.

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29 customers mention "Readability"26 positive3 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and engaging for those interested in brewing. They find it a good resource and say it's worth buying.

"...If you are into brewing it is really a blast to read. I learned quite a bit of historical perspective on early brewing in England...." Read more

"...The read is extremely quick and must be the intent that you want to understand what the common practical knowledge of brewing was then, Thankfully..." Read more

"...In closing, I'd rate this book as being worth the read if for no other reason than to study the historical information and techniques presented." Read more

"From an historical perspective, this book is interesting. Some of the topics were real eye openers...." Read more

26 customers mention "Insight"26 positive0 negative

Customers find the book informative and interesting. It provides a historical perspective on brewing and helps them understand how beer has progressed over time. Readers appreciate the old procedures and how they differ from modern ones. While some find it difficult to follow, it's an enjoyable read that provides useful insights into brewing techniques from the past.

"...I learned quite a bit of historical perspective on early brewing in England...." Read more

"...regards to the time in which it was produced, there is a good bit of elemental information to be had as well as insight to the origins of current..." Read more

"A short read, but definitely an interesting look into the history of brewing...." Read more

"...Some of the topics were real eye openers. For example, when discussing water he liked using rain collected from your roof for brewing the best...." Read more

5 customers mention "Text length"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book insightful and a delightful read.

"...A short, fun read." Read more

"...It's a short treatise and a quick read...very interesting to say the least." Read more

"...on brewing. A short and delightful read...." Read more

"This is a short book that is very insightful and shows how far we have come with the brewing process and science...." Read more

7 customers mention "Era"3 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the era of the book. Some find it an antique delight and okay for the 1800s, while others say the information is incredibly antiquated and dated.

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"Greetings, In reading through this treatise I found it to be very 'old style' and dated, though I expected nothing other...." Read more

"A fine old book!..." Read more

"There is nothing modern in this book. Don't waste your time. Worth every cent I paid for this silly book!" Read more

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  • vinoverde
    5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting historical information
    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2012
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    This book will probably not make you a better brewer, but then it won't hurt your brewing either. If you are into brewing it is really a blast to read. I learned quite a bit of historical perspective on early brewing in England. It really gives a flavor (no pun intended) of how brewing was perceived and carried out in that time. A short, fun read.
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  • Golf Nut
    4.0 out of 5 stars Read with a Historical Perspective
    Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2014
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    As an avid home brewer. an engineer, and committed technical researcher of beer chemistry and process I found it an interesting read. At the time period this was written there was little to no technical documentation available to the author. The observations with respect to basic malting and hop harvesting are pretty actionable and reasonable. The common lack of understanding about yeast, which in the era would have been near zero, proves malt, water and hops just want to be -- which explains the historical quote that God loves us for he gave us beer. That said, It is interesting and understandable that beer quality varied so widely from the process description provided. The read is extremely quick and must be the intent that you want to understand what the common practical knowledge of brewing was then, Thankfully so much research has been accomplished, published and shared so the common home brewer can make a high quality beer today.
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  • Rick
    3.0 out of 5 stars Outdated But Still Informative
    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2012
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    Greetings,
    In reading through this treatise I found it to be very 'old style' and dated, though I expected nothing other.
    Despite the obvious age of the text, the basic concepts regarding fermentation, spoilage and product handling are present though much of the technology has been vastly updated by the advent of modern microbiology and such.
    Expecting to find current and timely information in this text would be foolhardy, but in accepting the writing with regards to the time in which it was produced, there is a good bit of elemental information to be had as well as insight to the origins of current practices.
    In closing, I'd rate this book as being worth the read if for no other reason than to study the historical information and techniques presented.
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  • ReverendJ1
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Short Read on Historical Brewing Practices
    Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2016
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    A short read, but definitely an interesting look into the history of brewing. Brewing near the turn of the 19th century was actually more advanced than I had imagined. Obviously, some of the process, diagnosis, and cures are bad, but I have a much better respect for historical beer than before. If you listen to some people, all old beers would have been sour due to infection and flat, etc.
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  • cwoodie
    4.0 out of 5 stars They really brewed like that back then?!?
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2013
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    From an historical perspective, this book is interesting. Some of the topics were real eye openers. For example, when discussing water he liked using rain collected from your roof for brewing the best. Pond water was not so good because horses and cattle trample through it and kick up sediment (he didn't mention any other surprises they may leave behind in the water though). It's a short treatise and a quick read...very interesting to say the least.
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  • New England Yankee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Antique Delight
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2013
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    A Treatise on the Brewing of Beer is a short work from 1796 (!) on brewing. A short and delightful read. It's actually amazing how well it reads even today, if you have more than a passing familiarity with homebrewing. Comments on cleanliness, cask handling, malt, hops, water, etc. You could take the advice and brew with it today, though I can't speak for the recipe that calls for a bushel of malt and a half-pound of hops!

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  • drew
    1.0 out of 5 stars OK for the 1800s
    Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2013
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    There is nothing modern in this book. Don't waste your time. Worth every cent I paid for this silly book!
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  • Ty Burnette
    2.0 out of 5 stars Little hard to follow; but fairly interesting.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2016
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    Little hard to follow; but interesting. Some useful comments & history was fun to read. O K but not great.
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