Erguotou
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Type | Baijiu |
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Manufacturer | Red Star, Niulanshan among others |
Country of origin | China |
Region of origin | Beijing |
Introduced | Mid-Qing dynasty |
Alcohol by volume | 44%-56% |
Proof (US) | 88-112 |
Colour | Clear |
Flavour | Light aroma |
Ingredients | Sorghum |
Erguotou (simplified Chinese: 二锅头; traditional Chinese: 二鍋頭; pinyin: èrguōtóu; lit. 'second pot head', ' i.e. second distillation') is a Chinese liquor. It is a type of light-aroma baijiu made from sorghum. The most famous brands are Red Star (红星, Hóngxīng)[1] and Niulanshan (牛栏山). It is available in various strengths, the average being 50% alcohol by volume or 100 proof.[2]
The name "second distillation" indicates its level of purity. It is a clear, potent spirit and takes six months to produce. It is one of the most commonly drunk baijiu in Beijing, and thus has a deep cultural association with China's capital and beyond.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Alessandro De Toni. "Red Star – Alcohol for the masses -". Alessandrodetoni.com. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- ^ "Baijiu factory tour: How Chinese brew their national liquor | CNN Travel". '. Retrieved 2019-01-15.
- ^ PERRY, MARJORIE (9 April 2019). "Everything You Need to Know About Baijiu, the World's Most Popular Liquor". Esquire. Retrieved 12 April 2020.