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Amateur Wine-Making by Harold Edwin Bravery

Name: Amateur Wine-Making by Harold Edwin Bravery
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Amateur Wine-Making by Harold Edwin Bravery

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H.E. Bravery's 1968 Guide to Home Fermentation and Winemaking

Published in 1968 by William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd., Amateur Wine-Making is a 160-page practical instructional guide authored by Harold Edwin Bravery, founder of the Amateur Winemakers' Society.

The book provides step-by-step guidance for brewing wine at home using accessible equipment and ingredients. Bravery covers fundamental principles of fermentation, equipment setup, yeast selection, hydrometer use, and racking. The volume includes specific recipes for making wines from various bases, including wild fruits, berries, garden produce, flowers (such as dandelion and elderflower), roots, dried fruits, and grape concentrates, alongside troubleshooting advice for common fermentation issues.

Why You'll Love This Book

Offering a clear and accessible approach to home fermentation, this vintage guide remains a helpful reference for traditional country winemaking. It is a practical addition for homebrewers, zymurgy enthusiasts, and vintage culinary book collectors.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd.

Pages: 160

Format: Hardcover

Publication Date: 1968

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Condition Note: Lightly read copy with clean, crisp, unmarked pages and a tight binding. Notes: Dust jacket missing.

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