Be not silent, Amaryllis, name your poison, whatsoe’er
You’ve a mind for, be it Thunder, Locomotive, or Egg Nogg.
I have all ingredients handy, and I reckon I’m all there
When the question’s on the tapis as to what shall be the grog.”
AN AMERICAN BAR-TENDER.
BEERS.
Definition—Different Modes of Manufacture—Antiquity—Osiris, the Inventor—Adam’s Ale—Egyptian—Scandinavian—Adulterations. Africa: Pitto, Ballo, Bouza. America: Persimon, Chica, Vinho de Batatas. Bavaria: Schenk and Lager. Belgium: Lambic, Faro. Borneo: Ava or Cava. China: Samtchoo.