Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1889 edition. Excerpt: ... A Brewery-Its Site, Construction, And Plant. Since the previous paper, entitled " Mai.thouses--Old And New," was written, it has suggested itself, that, in continuation, a few pages devoted to the subject at the head of this article would form a not unsuitable contribution, inasmuch as the process of malting is merely one stage of the many processes by which grain is manufactured into "the nut brown ale " which poets have sung, ascetics have banned, and the people enjoyed for just so many ages as it has been in use. I have divided the subject into three heads, and in the order in which I have placed them I think they ought to be considered. Site, As to the site, many factors have to be taken Water Supply: into consideration, the first, and most important to the brewer, being whether the establishment of a brewery in any particular situation would be profitable to himself, and a convenience to the neighbourhood. Should this vital question be answered in the affirmative, next comes the hardly less important points as to water-supply, grain-supply, facilities for the distribution of his produce, and steady demand for his waste products. In relation to the question of water supply, the description of beer intended to be produced will, in many cases, determine the suitability or otherwise of the proposed site. If local requirements demand a quick running beer only, matters are much simplified, but if a more stable article is required, too much care cannot be exercised in the selection of a suitable description of water. Any supply which contains nitrates, ammonia, iron, nitrites, or organic matter is not suitable for the brewer's purpose, although, under special sets of conditions, water of this description has been used with success. For...
