Lujiu [Shanxi Changzhi Specialty]

What is Lujiu? Authentic Shanxi Changzhi specialty: Lujiu

Content summary:Do you want to know what Lujiu is? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Shanxi Changzhi - Lujiu. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information about Lujiu. The full text takes about 7 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Lujiu and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Lujiu? How did the history of Lu liquor come about? The production method of Lu liquor, the awards and honors of Lu liquor, etc

Introduction to Lujiu

Lujiu is a traditional Han liquor in Shanxi Province, named after its production in Luzhou (now Changzhi City, Shanxi Province), with a history of more than 1200 years

Baijiu is different from rice wine, beer and fruit wine. In addition to a very small amount of sodium, copper and zinc, it contains almost no vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, iron, etc., but only water and ethanol (alcohol). Traditionally, Baijiu is believed to have the functions of promoting blood circulation, promoting medicine, increasing appetite, eliminating fatigue, cultivating sentiment, making people light and refreshing from cold. Drinking a small amount of low alcohol Baijiu can expand small blood vessels, promote blood circulation, delay the deposition of cholesterol and other lipids in the blood vessel wall, which is beneficial to the circulatory system and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems

Lu liquor is colorless and transparent, with a refreshing and mellow aroma, soft and mellow texture, and a long-lasting aftertaste. Some also evaluate it as soft and pure, with a fragrant and mellow aroma, and a rich and sweet taste. The most unique feature is the strong aroma of pear blossoms. This liquor is a light aroma Daqu liquor, with several specifications of alcohol content including 60 degrees, 57 degrees, 53 degrees, and 5 degrees. The registered trademarks are "Shangdang Gate" and "Lu". There are cylindrical colorless glass bottles and ceramic bottles with different shapes. There are specifications such as 500ml, 250ml, and 125ml in capacity

How did the history of Lu liquor come about

"A pot of Lu wine has a fragrance that lingers for half a mile, and the aftertaste is unforgettable. Lu liquor is known for its transparent and fragrant aroma, as well as its soft and long-lasting taste. During the reign of Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty, Lu liquor had already been sold in the Taihang Mountains area, and Luzhou naturally became the distribution center for Lu liquor production. Traveling north through Dongyang Pass to Ji (Hebei), south through Tianjing Pass to Yu (Henan), east through Xiaonan Tian to Lu (Shandong), and west through Jicheng to Jinnan, there was once a poem praising "Lu wine passes through Xiaonan Tian, fragrant for thousands of miles, drunk halfway up the mountain". It can be seen that Lu liquor enjoys a high reputation in provinces such as Jin, Ji, Lu, and Yu. At the same time, Lu liquor was continuously transported to Bianliang, Kyoto (now Kaifeng). In the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, Lu liquor was even exported to Fuzhou, Sichuan (now Fuling District, Chongqing). There is a folk saying that goes, "Shangdang Lujiu is rare in the world."

The production method of Lujiu

Lujiu is made from high-quality sorghum in Luzhou (now Changzhi City, Shanxi Province, formerly known as Shangdang, where the famous Shangdang Battle occurred and was the earliest place in China to be liberated). High quality barley and small red beans are used to make Daqu, which is used as a saccharification and fermentation agent. The process involves ground tank separation, suitable temperature fermentation, steaming and residue continuation, segmented liquor collection, storage and aging, blending and other precision brewing techniques before leaving the factory. Through nearly 30 years of practice and continuous improvement, the quality and yield of this wine have reached a high level by grasping the key points of "stability, accuracy, refinement, purity, cold, hot, moist, and dry" in operation

Awards and honors of Lujiu

The Shanxi Gazetteer lists the "beauty of wine" and the "popularity of Fenlu fire wine in the world", indicating that Lujiu and Fenjiu were well-known throughout ancient China