This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1835 edition. Excerpt: ... TREATISE MALTING AND BREWING. CHAP. I. MALTING. The art of Malting consists in dis-arranging and re* arranging the several principles of which the grain submitted to the process is composed; and to abstract suck principles therefrom, as are inimical to the "properties of the altered substance, and to impart such aa are necessary to form a component part of the new compound. To effect this, itis necessary that the manufacturer should obey the Laws of Nature and of Science; and the commencement of his labours, is germination. Having treated of the various principles, which constitute the component parts of grain, in the introductory pages;. the next subject which naturally claimsattention, is germination, as effected in the field, and in the Malthouse. For the sake of distinction, we will call the process is . the field natural, and in the Malthouse artificial. In the former case, the grain is imbedded irfthe earth, at a sufficient depth to secure sufficient stability to the plant, when arrived at maturity; at a sufficient distance from the rays of heat and light, as is necessary for the accomplishment of the process of germination; and at such a depth, as furnishes a matrice, at an equable temperature, all the year round, of about 50 degrees j surrounded by earth, impregnated with moisture, and pervious to atmospheric air. Thus placed, it slowly and gradually imbibes a sufficient quantity of moisture, as is required to ensure a commencement of tle process, and a sufficiency in continuation, to cany it on to completion. But in the Malthouse, a close copy of the natural process of germination is prohibited by Excise restrictions, and the prompt and brief requirements of Business; and hence it becomes necessary, without losing sight...