The Flowing Bowl
A Treatise on Drinks of All Kinds and of All Periods, Interspersed with Sundry Anecdotes and ReminiscencesBy Edward Spencer
Length6h 48m
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In "The Flowing Bowl," Edward Spencer presents a comprehensive exploration of the culture, history, and techniques surrounding the art of mixology and alcoholic beverages. Written in a fluid narrative style that combines observation with accessible instruction, the book serves not only as a cocktail recipe anthology but also as a chronicle of social change and the evolving role of drinking in societal interactions. Spencer's keen attention to detail and historical context allows readers to appreciate the complex integration of alcohol in various cultures, making it a significant contribution to both culinary literature and social history. Edward Spencer, a keen observer of both social trends and the culinary arts, was profoundly influenced by the changes in drinking culture during his lifetime. Drawing from a rich background in hospitality and a passion for culinary arts, Spencer's experiences shaped his desire to document the fluid and often ephemeral connections formed over shared drinks. His passion for community-building through gastronomy is evident throughout the text, providing a backdrop for his practical insights and reflections. I highly recommend "The Flowing Bowl" to connoisseurs of fine drinks, aspiring bartenders, and anyone interested in the historical and cultural significance of alcohol. This work is not just a guide for mixing drinks; it is an invitation to engage with the deeper social narratives that cocktails and spirits encapsulate.
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Length6 hrs 48 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 15, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE FLOWING BOWL, by EDWARD SPENCER
26Frontiniac Wine
2CHAPTER I THE OLD ADAM
27Renish Wine,
3CHAPTER II MORE FRIGHTFUL EXAMPLES
28CHAPTER V GLORIOUS BEER
4CHAPTER III DRINKS ANCIENT AND MODERN
29Brewing of Strong Ale,
5Kokemaar.
30To make Strong Beer
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6Mead,
31Beer Soup.
7Metheglin
32Ale Cup (Cold).
8Mead and Braggon, or Braggonet,
33Ale Flip (Hot).
9Sack?”
34Ale Posset (Hot).
10Sack Posset
35Mulled Ale (Very Hot).
11English Sack,
36Wassail, or Swig (Cold),
12To make Usquebaugh.
37Brown Betty
13Clary Wine.
38Ale Flip
14Apricock Wine,
39Rumfustian.
15CHAPTER IV SOME OLD RECIPES
40Mother-in-law,
16White Bastard
41Uncle,
17Mum
42Small Lem and a Dash,
18English Champagne.
43Brasenose Ale
19Ebulum.
44CHAPTER VI ALL ALE
20Cock Ale.
45Bass
21Muskadine
46Brewing of Bottle-Ale.
22Lemon Wine,
47CHAPTER VII A SPIRITUOUS DISCOURSE
23Barley Wine
48CHAPTER VIII OTHER SPIRITS: Rum Booze.
24King William’s Posset.
49CHAPTER IX CUPS WHICH CHEER
25To make the Pope’s Posset.
50Donald’s Cup.
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