Occupations > British wine-maker, and domestic brewer

Vi PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION.
tion clear to the most superficial capacity. To
effect these objects, he has added considerably to
the bulk of the volume, as will be observed by a
comparison of the present with the former edition;
and on the whole, he hopes that he has been en¬
abled to produce altogether the most complete
work on British Wine-Making and Domestic
Brewing that has yet been given to the public.
In conclusion, the author cannot be too sensi¬
ble of the flattering notices which he has received
from the periodical press; and he entertains a
strong hope that, with their able and zealous as¬
sistance, the subject to which he has directed at¬
tention will shortly become as popular as in his
humble estimation it deserves to be. The author
may also take this opportunity of informing the
public, that he intends in a few months to publish
a short practical treatise on Brewing, as it was
formerly conducted in Scotland. It is almost un¬
necessary to observe the old method differs consi¬
derably from that now practised, particularly with
respect to fermentation; and to the superiority of
the former over the latter is Scotch ale indebted
for the great fame which it so long enjoyed, but
which is now unfortunately on the decline. This
work will be solely addressed to the common
brewer, and more particularly to those of Eng¬
land than of Scotland.
Edinburgh, June 1835.