"In 1901 the publishers of The Western Brewer determined to publish and present to its readers a universal history of brewing, dwelling particularly upon the events and progress of the nineteenth century, and treating the subject even more in detail as it presents itself within the latter quarter thereof. However, the work as completed does not, by any means, neglect the preceding centuries, and ancient and medieval times. It is both interesting and instructive to trace any great industry back to primitive conditions, to follow the efforts of pioneers in all sections of the world, and to carr... View More...