This volume contains a detailed guide to the production and preparation
of vinegar at home or on the farm, with information on common pitfalls,
necessary equipment, correct methodology, and much more besides.
Complete with simple, clear instructions and a plethora of helpful
illustrations and tables, this text constitutes a must-read for those
with an interest in the topic, and is a book not to be missed by
discerning collectors of such literature. The chapters of this volume
include: 'Nature and Origin of Vinegar', 'State and Federal
Regulations', 'Principles of Vinegar Manufacture', 'Alcoholic
Fermentation', 'Acetic Fermentation', 'Yields of Alcohol and Acetic
Acid', 'Directions for Making Vinegar in the Home', 'Preparation of the
Juice', etcetera. We are proud to republish this vintage text, now
complete with a new and specially commissioned introduction on homemade
syrups, vinegars, and liqueurs.