A Treatise on the Brewing of Beer

"A Treatise on the Brewing of Beer" by E. Hughes is a science book from the late 1700s that takes a close look at how to make good beer, focusing on the best ways and steps needed to reach perfection. Aimed at both professional beer makers and amateurs, the book stresses the need for clean conditions and suitable ingredients. Sharing practical tips, Hughes explains how to pick the right water, malts, and hops, and how to make brewing tools better. He shows how water quality affects beer taste and gives advice on managing temperature and timing during brewing. The book particularly emphasizes fermentation, cleaning, and how to properly store beer to keep it tasty and high-quality, all to help anyone brew great beer through careful attention to detail.