This is a new edition of a work on brewing originally published in 1796. With the explosion of interest in the brewing, marketing and consumption of Craft Beer over the last decade or more, there has also been an increased interest in brewing history. Small scalebrewers have delved deeply into the past, reviving the age-old traditions of farm house brewing,small-batch experimentation and a more organic approach to beer and ale creation.With this in mind, we offer this new edition of Mr.Hughes work from 1796, in an effort to reconnect with the traditions and techniques of past times. The reader will find that much of the information and advice is still valid, with much to recommend it.