Book excerpt: This early work on brewing is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains a wealth of information on the processes involved in beer production. This is a fascinating work and highly recommended for anyone interested in the brewing industry and its history. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.