SMALL BREWING ENCYCLOPEDIA OF KRAKOW - SŁAWOMIR DRYJA, STANISŁAW SŁAWIŃSKI

Discover the fascinating world of Krakow's brewing industry with this comprehensive encyclopedia. Immerse yourself in the rich history and tradition of brewing in Krakow, learn the secrets of master brewers and discover the unique flavors that have shaped the city's culture for centuries. This book is a true treasure trove for every beer lover and history enthusiast of Krakow.

• Comprehensive study of the history of brewing in Krakow.
• Detailed descriptions of breweries, malt houses and taverns.
• Rich terminology related to brewing.
• Analysis of spatial arrangements of the city and their impact on brewing.
• New perspective on brewery and tavern enterprises.

The authors, an archaeologist and an art historian, have been conducting field research and studying source materials on Krakow's buildings for years, which guarantees a high level of expertise and reliability of the presented information. The book contains a valuable summary of the current state of research on the location layouts of Krakow and Kazimierz and their later adaptations, transformations and destructions. This is a necessary background for understanding the social and economic phenomena in both cities, including brewing.

Breweries, malt houses and taverns were included in the programs of many downtown burgher houses, as evidenced by numerous examples and architectural analyses presented by the authors. The encyclopedia explains the changing and diverse terminology related to brewing, which facilitates understanding of historical sources and documents. The entries brewery and malt house are treated particularly extensively, characterizing the architecture of the buildings and their programs related to the brewing and storage cycle of beer and malt. The entry tavern, understood in urban development as premises intended for serving beer and other beverages, is presented in an interesting way.

The authors introduce a new term - the brewery and tavern enterprise, which conducts activities of a complex scope, closely related to the urban property and its buildings, including the front building. The book also contains a number of entries on water supply systems and an analysis of mills, which are an important element of the brewing infrastructure. This is a valuable attempt to organize the state of research and the divergent interpretations. Thanks to this encyclopedia, the reader will gain comprehensive knowledge about the history and culture of brewing in Krakow.

The book was published by Księgarnia Akademicka in 2019, has 354 pages, a format of 17.4x24.6 cm and a hardcover. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Krakow and brewing. Ideal as a gift for beer lovers and local history enthusiasts.

It contains numerous quotes taken from modern city acts, detailed descriptions of interiors, their equipment and functioning. The encyclopedia is a compendium of knowledge about old Krakow and its brewing traditions.