This book contains a collection of songs, ballads, epigrams, and anecdotes relating to beer, malt, and hops, with some information on ale-wives, brewers drinking-clubs and customs. A great book for anyone with an interest in the influence of ale on the arts, this text is not to be missed by discerning enthusiasts and makes for a great addition to collections of such literature. The chapters of this book include: 'History', 'Carols and Wassail Songs', 'Church Ales and Observances', 'Whitsun Ales', 'Politia', 'Harvest Songs', 'General Songs', 'Barley and Malt', 'Hops', 'Scotch Ale Songs', 'Local Dialect Songs', 'Trade Songs', 'Oxford Songs', 'Ale Wives', 'Brewers', 'Drinking Clubs and Customs', and more. We are proud to republish this text here complete with a new introduction on the subject.