Brewers in Hertfordshire

Overview

Brewing and its associated activities have been important industries in Hertfordshire for centuries. After an introduction to the brewing process and an overview about the development of the industry in the county, the gazetteer section visits each significant town in Hertfordshire, detailing the brewers who worked there and what remains to be seen today.

Author Biography

Allan Whitaker taught biological sciences at the University of Hertfordshire. He is coauthor of The Principles of Fermentation Technology. He is also a contributor to The Language of Biotechnology published by the American Chemical Society.