Brewery kettle, 19th century
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Brewery kettle, 19th century
Brewery kettle, 19th century cutaway artwork. This the boiling stage where a liquid known as wort is boiled with hops inside a metal container to impart flavour and produce beer. Here, a fire is being used to supply heat, while a stirring apparatus is being used to mix the beer. The array of circular elements is a cross-section through piping, possibly used to cool the boiling liquid. Engraving from Grands Hommes et Grands Faits de l Industrie (Great Men and Great Facts of Industry), published in France circa 1880
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1880 Alcohol Alcoholic Apparatus Beer Boil Boiled Boiler Boiling Brewing Cross Section Cut Away Diagram Drinks Industry Engraving France French Great Men And Great Facts Of Industry Heat Heating Kettle Machine Mechanical Producing Stirring Brew Brewery Hops Mono Chrome Stirrer Wort
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This print takes us back to the 19th century, offering a fascinating glimpse into the brewing process of that era. The artwork showcases a brewery kettle in intricate detail, providing a cutaway view that reveals its inner workings. At this boiling stage, we witness the transformation of wort into beer. Hops are added to the liquid inside the metal container, infusing it with their distinct flavors and aromas. A fire beneath supplies heat while an ingenious stirring apparatus ensures thorough mixing of the brew. The array of circular elements visible in this cross-section represents piping, possibly used for cooling purposes during the boiling process. This technological marvel exemplifies how innovation was integrated into traditional brewing methods. Engraved in monochrome style and originally published in France around 1880 as part of "Grands Hommes et Grands Faits de l'Industrie" (Great Men and Great Facts of Industry), this historical illustration offers a valuable insight into industrial practices at that time. As we admire this piece, we are transported to an era where craftsmanship merged with technology to produce one of humanity's oldest beverages - beer. It serves as a reminder not only of our rich brewing heritage but also highlights how advancements have shaped today's modern drinks industry.
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