1916 Jack's Manual by J A Grohusko (4th edition)

Draught stout on beer when tapped, if wanted for quick use, should have a porous vent peg put in the bung, and left a short time to clear, if the draught is slow, give it time to fine without venting. The beer cellar should be lofty, dry and well ventilated. DUTIES ON FOREIGN WINES, SPIRITS AND MALT LIQUORS Brandy, Rum, Gin, Whiskey, etc., in bulk (capacity less than 10 gallons prohibited) $2.60 gal. (Am. proof) Incases (less quantity than one doz. bottles prohibited) 2.60 "

Additional for bottles (provisional that the duty is not less than 40 per cent, and valorem

lc. per lb. for quarts l^c. " " " pints

Still wines, in bulk

60c. per gallon

Still wines, in bulk, under 14 deg. .

" "

40c.

*Still wines, in cases

$1.60 doz. (qts.)

"

^Sparkling

(no

wines,

cases

9.60

in

extra duty on bottles) Ale and Porter, in bulk

20c. per gallon

Ale and Porter, in glass (no ad- ditional duty on bottles

"

"

40c.

Bay Rum

$1.50 gal. (Am. proof)

*Pints and half pints pay proportionately.

GIN Gin, a contraction of Geneva, derives its

name from the

Juniper berry. was a national alcoholic bever- age in Holland, although Juniper berries do not grow in that country, but always had to be imported from other countries of Europe. Holland gin, as we know it in this country, tastes and smells strongly of Juniper berries and is known as a very valuable medicine, having a purifying effect on the kidneys if taken in moderation. The materials used for making the spirit are barley and rye malt and rye. When ground these are mixed with water and some yeast and allowed to ferment. The first result is the production of yeast. The yeast having been taken the fermentation continues for some time; the wash then having the consistency of thin pea-soup is put into the stills, and the first distillation takes place. This distillation is then re- distilled when Juniper berries and sometimes hops are added and when distilled again the product is Holland Gin ready for shipment. Years ago, distillers in Holland gradually started to reduce the quantity of Juniper berries in the distillation of gin for Originally, it

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