Baijiu and Huangjiu are the mainstream alcoholic drinks in China because of their long history and abundant cultural components. With a history of over 7000 years, Huangjiu is one of the three ancient alcoholic beverages in the world along with grape wine and beer. Baijiu, one of the earliest distilled spirits, takes its place in the top six distilled spirits in the world by enjoying a history of over 2000 years.This popular science book introduces the concept, history, culture, brewing techniques, flavor types and characteristics of Baijiu and Huangjiu with vivid illustrations. In addition, stories of famous people and alcohol brands, as well as the health factors of Baijiu and Huangjiu are described in detail in this book. Written by an expert team led by Professor Baoguo Sun, an Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, the content also covers the research findings of Baijiu and Huangjiu. Both informative and interesting, this book will provide readers with a comprehensive and objective overview of Chinese alcohols.
Author(s): Baoguo Sun
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing
Year: 2021
Language: English
Pages: 274
City: Singapore
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Chapter 1 Concepts
1. Alcoholic Drinks
2. Baijiu
3. Huangjiu
4. Daqu Baijiu
5. Xiaoqu Baijiu
6. Fuqu Baijiu
7. Mixed-qu Baijiu
8. Solid-state Fermented Baijiu
9. Liquid-state Fermented Baijiu
10. Raw Baijiu
11. The Blending of Baijiu
12. Cellar
13. Underground Jar
14. Peach Blossom Earthen Jar
15. Zengtong
16. Jiuhai
17. Jar
18. Drinking Vessels
Chapter 2 History
19. The History of Chinese Alcoholic Drinks
20. The History of Huangjiu
21. The History of Baijiu
22. The Conflict between the Chu and Han, and the Banquet at Hongmen
23. Kuangyin Zhao’s Removal of Military Power by Serving Alcohol
24. Crossing the Chishui River Four Times and Moutai Baijiu
25. The Eight Famous Alcohol Brands
26. The Eight Famous Baijiu Brands
27. The Famous and Quality Alcohol Brands in China
Chapter 3 Culture
28. The Cultural Connotations of Alcohol
29. The Etiquette about Drinking Alcohol
30. Alcohol and Filial Piety
31. Alcohol and Brewing
32. Alcohol and Vinegar
33. Alcoholic Beverages, Alcohols, Aldehydes, Ketones, Acids and Esters
34. No Alcohol, No Banquet
35. Book of Songs and Alcohols
36. The Capital of Baijiu
37. The City of Baijiu
38. The Hometown of Baijiu
39. The Story of Erguotou Baijiu
40. Shibajiufang Baijiu
41. Alcohol Vessels and China
42. The Tasting and Appraisal of Baijiu
43. The Drinking Traditions of Huangjiu
Chapter 4 Brewing
44. Brewing of Strong Flavor Type Baijiu
45. Brewing of Light Flavor Type Baijiu
46. Brewing of Sauce Flavor Type Baijiu
47. Brewing of Rice Flavor Type Baijiu
48. Brewing of Feng Flavor Type Baijiu
49. Brewing of Mixed Flavor Type Baijiu
50. Brewing of Dong Flavor Type Baijiu
51. Brewing of Chi Flavor Type Baijiu
52. Brewing of Te Flavor Type Baijiu
53. Brewing of Laobaigan Flavor Type Baijiu
54. Brewing of Sesame Flavor Type Baijiu
55. Brewing of Fuyu Flavor Type Baijiu
56. Huangjiu-making in Jiangsu and Zhejiang Provinces
(1) Huangjiu fermented by Maiqu
(1.1) Dry Hangjiu
(1.2) Semi-dry Huangjiu
(1.3) Semi-sweet Huangjiu
(1.4) Sweet Huangjiu
(2) Huangjiu fermented by Miqu
57. Huangjiu-making in Fujian Province
58. Huangjiu Brewing in Daizhou
59. Aged Huangjiu from the Jimo Region of Shandong Province
Chapter 5 Flavors of Baijiu Products
60. Flavor Types of Baijiu Products
61. Flavors of Strong Flavor Type Baijiu
62. Flavors of Light Flavor Type Baijiu
63. Flavors of Sauce Flavor Type Baijiu
64. Flavors of Rice Flavor Type Baijiu
65. Flavors of Feng Flavor Type Baijiu
66. Flavors of Mixed Flavor Type Baijiu
67. Flavors of Dong Flavor Type Baijiu
68. Flavors of Chi Flavor Type Baijiu
69. Flavors of Te Flavor Type Baijiu
70. Flavors of Laobaigan Flavor Type Baijiu
71. Flavors of Sesame Flavor Type Baijiu
72. Flavors of Fuyu Flavor Type Baijiu
Chapter 6 Famous Baijiu
73. Baofeng Baijiu
74. Baiyunbian Baijiu
75. Dong Baijiu
76. Fen Baijiu
77. Guojing Bandaojing Baijiu
78. Kweichow Moutai Baijiu
79. Gujinggong Baijiu
80. Guilin Sanhua Baijiu
81. Huanghelou Baijiu
82. Hengshui Laobaigan Baijiu
83. Jiannanchun Baijiu
84. Jiugui Baijiu
85. Jingzhi Baijiu
86. Jinmen Sorghum Baijiu
87. Luzhou Laojiao Baijiu
88. Lang Baijiu
89. Langyatai Baijiu
90. Maopu Buckwheat Baijiu
91. Niulanshan Erguotou Baijiu
92. Quanxing Daqu Baijiu
93. Shuanggou Daqu Baijiu
94. Songhe Baijiu
95. Si’te Baijiu
96. Tianyoude Highland Barley Baijiu
97. Tuopai Qu Baijiu
98. Wuliangye Baijiu
99. Wuling Baijiu
100. Xifeng Baijiu
101. Yanghe Daqu Baijiu
102. Yubingshao Baijiu
103. Yingjiagong Baijiu
104. Development Trend of Baijiu
Chapter 7 Famous Huangjiu
105. Dai County Huangjiu
106. Guyuelongshan Huangjiu
107. Hepai Huangjiu
108. Jimo Aged Huangjiu
109. Kuaijishan Huangjiu
110. Longyan Chengang (LYCG) Huangjiu
111. Lanling Huangjiu
112. Nverhong and Zhuangyuanhong Huangjiu
113. Shaoxing Jiafan Huangjiu
114. Shikumen Huangjiu
115. Shazhou Huangjiu
116. Tapai Huangjiu
117. The Development Trend of Huangjiu
Chapter 8 Health Benefits of Baijiu & Huangjiu
118. Moderate Drinking Benefits to Human Health
119. Evolution of the Chinese Character ‘Yi (Medical)’
120. Medicinal Alcohols
121. The Health Factors in Baijiu and Huangjiu — Alcohols, Acids and Esters
122. The Health Factors in Baijiu and Huangjiu — 4-Methyl Guaiacol and 4-Ethyl Guaiacol
123. The Health Factors in Baijiu and Huangjiu — Ligustrazine
124. The Health Factors in Baijiu and Huangjiu — Ferulic Acid
125. The Health Factors in Baijiu and Huangjiu — Polysaccharides
126. The Health Factors in Baijiu and Huangjiu — Polypeptides
127. The Health Factors in Baijiu and Huangjiu — Lovastatin
128. Healthy Drinking of Alcoholic Beverages
Chapter 9 Famous People & Alcohols
129. Confucius and Alcohol
130. Cao Cao and Alcohol
131. Bai Li and Alcohol
132. Fu Du and Alcohol
133. Mu Du and Alcohol
134. Xiu Ouyang and Alcohol
135. Dongpo Su and Alcohol
136. Shizhen Li and Alcohol
137. Xueqin Cao and Alcohol
138. Jin Qiu and Alcohol
139. Hanzhang Qin, a Great Master of Alcohols
Bibliography
Index
