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The Theory and Practice of Brewing by Michael Combrune ( - 1773).

This project is now complete. All audio files can be downloaded from the catalog page:
https://librivox.org/the-theory-and-practice-of-brewing-by-michael-combrune/

This is an elaborate treatise on how to brew beer. That art is as noble today as it was in 1761, when this book was first published, and Mr. Combrune was a master of his art. After reading his work on this topic, a glass of beer can be enjoyed on quite a different level. ( Carolin)
  1. How to claim a part, and "how it all works" here To find a section to record, simply look at point 5. below at the sections. All the ones without names beside them are "up for grabs." Click "Post reply" at the top left of the screen and tell us which section you would like to read (include the section number from the left-most column in the reader list, please). Read points 6. to 8. below for what to do before, during and after your recording.
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Post by Carolin »

part II section 3: of extraction.

part 1: please read until
As high liquors used to extract low dried malt will form a must capable to preserve itself equally a long time, as an adequate liquor used to high dried malt doth; and the first of these methods having greatly the advantage of the other in point of taste, as 130 degrees of dryness in malt is one, from its change of color, where part of its finer principles may be supposed to be evaporated. It may not be amiss to enquire if there be not reasons why malt, less affected by fire, should be used for manufacturing this commodity.

part 2: please start at
The medium of the malt’s dryness, and of the heat of the extracts, together with the value of the hops which are to make porter, is 148 degrees. This, because precipitation has been found convenient and necessary for this drink, yet, when at the proper age, it has undergone this last operation, it is supposed to shew itself in its best form; bright, well-tasted, and strong; that is, in such state as drink should be, which becomes spontaneously transparent, and is capable of preserving itself a long time
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Post by Carolin »

this project is now ready to go! all readers and a dpl are most welcome :D
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Post by Foon »

Carolin, I so love the books you come up with :D

May I claim 5 and 6?
Foon - Real life is getting in the way of LV, will be slow until all is back on track, please bear with me!


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Post by BettyB »

I would like to start us off with #1.

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Post by moniaqua »

Aargh - I can't resist.

Grinding, 17 and Malt Liquors, 21, to me, please.

This is not how to reduce backlog!

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Post by Carolin »

thank you all :D :9:
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Post by Carolin »

We are moving out to readers wanted :thumbs:
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Post by Bludbath »

I'm new here and this seems like a good first read for me. Looking to claim any or all of 2. Of Fire, 3. Of Air, or 4. Of Water. Thanks.
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Post by moniaqua »

Welcome at LibriVox, Bludbath (what a scary nick! :D)
Bludbath wrote: November 4th, 2018, 11:00 am Looking to claim any or all of 2. Of Fire, 3. Of Air, or 4. Of Water.
Wonderful. Might be quite a bit for a first read :lol: but it's up to Carolin to decide. :)

It is strongly recommended that you do your 1-minute-test before you tackle such a big section like ones of this book :) That is not an audition; it is only to make sure your files have the right tech specs (believe me, you do not want to re-record such a section only because there was something wrong with the tech specs ;) ).
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Post by Carolin »

Bludbath wrote: November 4th, 2018, 11:00 am I'm new here and this seems like a good first read for me. Looking to claim any or all of 2. Of Fire, 3. Of Air, or 4. Of Water. Thanks.
Hi and welcome to librivox! You are welcome to participate in this project :) it will be a good first dip into a water if you like booth reading and a beer!

To be able to sign you up, i need to know under which name or pseudonym you would like to appear in the catalog. We can also link to your personal website or blog.

Please also complete the one minute test before getting started :thumbs: thank you!
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Post by PeteM »

I would like to read these...

Section X (#11 on list) - "Of The Nature of Barley"

and

Section XIII (#14 on list) "Observations of Defective Malts"

Thanks!
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Post by Carolin »

Thank you pete :thumbs:
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Post by PeteM »

I have been wondering how to pronounce the author's name. Michael Combrune's family emigrated to England from France, and the surname was shortened. I am inclined to think the emphasis is on the second syllable. Kindly set me straight if that is not correct!

Combrune, Michael (d. 1773), brewer, was the fourth son among the six children of Peter de Vesis de Comberbrune (d. 1731) and his wife, Judith Elizabeth, daughter of Constantin de Coursy, both Huguenot refugees settled in the parish of St Anne, Westminster...

http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/10.1093/ref:odnb/9780198614128.001.0001/odnb-9780198614128-e-54669/version/0
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Post by Bludbath »

moniaqua wrote: November 4th, 2018, 2:42 pm Welcome at LibriVox, Bludbath (what a scary nick! :D)
Bludbath wrote: November 4th, 2018, 11:00 am Looking to claim any or all of 2. Of Fire, 3. Of Air, or 4. Of Water.
Wonderful. Might be quite a bit for a first read :lol: but it's up to Carolin to decide. :)

It is strongly recommended that you do your 1-minute-test before you tackle such a big section like ones of this book :) That is not an audition; it is only to make sure your files have the right tech specs (believe me, you do not want to re-record such a section only because there was something wrong with the tech specs ;) ).
I'll have to do that. I would would still claim one if that's ok.
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