1998, Vol.1

1.a) J&R Tennents Lager: The German Connection – article by Stefan Manz.
b) Brewery Tales: I could have mashed all night – Sam PLE Cran’s ‘recollection’ of his first nightshift.
c) Ushers Amber Ale – No 7 in a series of beer labels. – by Paul Dean
d) The Maltmen Incorporation of Dundee – Iain Flett, City Archivist of Dundee.
e) Some Speculations on the History of Beer – By David I H Johnstone.
f) Ayr Citadel Brewery – A transcription of an inventory of the Citadel Brewery in Ayr compiled in 1751 by Jane Jamieson.
g) Old Ale Tales – Although Americans developed their own brewing traditions and beer styles, there was a ready market for Scotch ales there, both before and after the Revolution by lain Russell and Alma Topen.

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