1892 Drinks of the world

BEERS.

— Osiris, the

— Antiquity

— Different JVIodes of Manufacture

Pefinition

— Adam's Ale

— Egyptian

— Scandinavian —Adultera-

Inventor

Africa: Pitto,Ballo, Bouza. America: Persimon,Chica,

tions.

Belgium

Vinho de Batatas.

Bavaria

: Schenk and Lager.

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Borneo

China

Ava or Cava.

Lambic, Faro,

Samtchoo.

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^T^ H E dictionary definition, or rather description, JL of Beer is '* an alcoholic liquor made from any farinaceous grain, but generally from barley." This barley clause is, of course, not true in all countries, nor is beer always made from a farinaceous grain. For the rest, the description is all that could be de- To this extract or infusion hops, or some other plant of an agreeable bitterness, are added, and it is afterwards boiled for some time, both to concentrate it and to obtain all the useful matters from the hops. The liquor is subsequently allowed to ferment in vats. The time allowed for fermentation depends upon the quality and kind of beer. After it has become clear it is stored for drink. This ordinary popular description of beer will hp sired. After the barley is malted and grained, its fermentable substance is extracted by hot water.

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