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The stoke-hole, the mash tun, and the copper, 1886
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The stoke-hole, the mash tun, and the copper, 1886
The stoke-hole, the mash tun, and the copper, 1886. Brewing equipment. Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering, by Charles Tomlinson, Volume I, (Jamess Virtue, London, 1886)
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This photo print, titled "The stoke-hole, the mash tun, and the copper, 1886" takes us back to the heart of a bustling 19th-century brewery. The image showcases an intricate web of brewing equipment that formed the backbone of this Victorian brewhouse. Intriguingly detailed, we see a male brewer tending to his duties in the stoke-hole, diligently feeding coal into the furnace that powers this industrial marvel. Behind him stands an imposing mash tun - a vessel used for mashing grains to extract fermentable sugars - its size hinting at the scale of production taking place within these walls. Adjacent to it is a gleaming copper vat where fermentation magic happens as yeast transforms those sugars into alcohol. The architectural grandeur of this building cannot be ignored; its towering presence speaks volumes about both craftsmanship and ambition. It serves as a testament to an era when breweries were not just places of business but symbols of progress and community. This engraving from Charles Tomlinson's Cyclopaedia offers us a glimpse into an age when beer was more than just a drink – it represented tradition, innovation, and human ingenuity. As we admire this monochrome masterpiece today, let us raise our glasses in appreciation for those who paved the way for modern brewing techniques while preserving their rich history in every sip we take.
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