by David Alan Woolsey. Softbound, 224 pages, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". A concise manual for the brewing of authentic beverages from the colonial era of America, and of times past. Dedicated to recreating the brewed beverages that existed in the American Colonies. More than fifty recipes for ale, beer, mead, hard cider, and mixed drinks, including an award winning recipe for porter. Includes how-to chapters on brewing, as well as chapters on non-alcoholic brews such as tea and coffee and herbal substitutes.