from a due Knowledge and Management in Brewing Malt Liquors, which are of the greatest Importance, as they are in a considerable degree our Nourishment and the common Diluters of our Food; so that on their goodness depends very much the Health and Longevity of the Body.
I got a Dr appt this week and am going to quote this to her when she asks how much I drink again.
I'm kinda a nut for all stuff old myself and have stumbled across a bunch of online books about brewing (mostly through Google Books). I've decided to host some of the better ones on my website....feel free to grab em and let me know what you think!