Chinese National Alcohols: Baijiu and Huangjiu

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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. 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