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136 of the form our own locality, as often has been and can again at any time be proved.

, generally speaking, we object to all drugs in brewing, it would be folly to suppose that we may not occasionally find the beneﬁt of resorting to such simple chemical remedies as may be found necessary, for properly cleansing the utensils, and removing unsoundness. Some distinct chemical knowledge is therefore necessary, as we might otherwise employ deleterious substances for these purposes. The practice of drugging is now rarely employed; and we know, that in London, no respectable house will, on any account, permit it. We have reason to think, however, that some country brewers are not so scrupulous; but are often over persuaded by ignorant quacks, to make use of such drugs as they may recommend, for the purpose of giving flavours. One drug is represented to make the beer keep, a very desirable object; and others are said to confer fine flavours, vinosity, &c. &c. Others, and those very various, are famed for giving the London porter flavour; and the ignorant brewer is induced to use them,