Contained within this antique book is a comprehensive discussion of the history of hops, including information on different uses, methods of cultivation, related equipment, and much more. A veritable treatise on the subject, this text will greatly appeal to anyone with an interest in hops and makes for a worthy addition to collections of brewing literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Progress and Cultivation'; 'Dry and Sweet Wines'; 'Tea'; 'Bavarian Ladies'; 'Hop Grounds'; 'Lupuline'; 'Frauds'; 'Nectarium'; 'Bags and Bagging'; 'The Hop Converter'; 'Steam Pipes' and 'Heated Furnaces'; and much more. We are proud to republish this book here complete with a new introduction on brewing.