The Cyder-Maker's Instructor, Sweet-Maker's Assistant, and Victualler's and Housekeeper's Director In Three Parts

"The Cyder-Maker's Instructor, Sweet-Maker's Assistant, and Victualler's and Housekeeper's Director" by Thomas Chapman is an informative manual from the 1700s, providing a detailed exploration into the art of crafting fermented drinks. The book reveals the secrets to making cyder, raisin wines, and malty beverages, offering hands-on instructions on beverage production. Broken into three sections, the author explains how to create cyder from fruit, offering tips dealing with the fermentation process to fix acidity and enhance the drink's quality, next, the process of making raisin wines is explained, including recommendations for fruit selection, and finally how to brew beer and ale, teaching readers how to clarify these drinks and even create artificial yeast when needed. The book highlights the importance of following directions carefully to get good results.