Niu Shi Jiu [Hunan Blue Mountain Specialty]

What is cow dung wine? Authentic Hunan Blue Mountain specialty: Niu Shi Jiu

Summary:Do you want to know what Niu Shi Jiu is? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Hunan Blue Mountain - Niu Shi Jiu. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Niu Shi Jiu. The full text takes about 9 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Niu Shi Jiu and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of cow dung wine? How did the history of cow dung wine come about? The production method of cow dung wine, the awards and honors of cow dung wine, etc

Basic introduction of cow dung wine

There is indeed a type of wine called "cow dung wine" in Lanshan County, Hunan Province. However, this type of wine is not made from cow dung, but cow dung plays a crucial role in the brewing process. At the same time, this wine looks dark and black, resembling the color of cow dung. Therefore, people call this wine "cow dung wine". Due to its dark and sticky appearance, as well as its indecent name, people have given it another name - "black paste wine"

"Cow dung wine" contains rich nutritional value. Rich in various nutrients such as glucose, protein, vitamins, and 18 essential amino acids for the human body. Cow dung wine has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, relaxing tendons and promoting blood circulation, awakening the brain and refreshing the mind, dispelling cold and dampness, nourishing and fitness, improving immunity, and enhancing appetite. Locals often apply this type of wine to fever patients to help them reduce their fever. In summer, local farmers go out to work and often bring a bottle of "cow dung wine" mixed with well water, because drinking "cow dung wine" in the scorching heat can relieve heat and fatigue. Niu Shi Jiu "is a premium banquet wine and a great gift. Drinking" Niu Shi Jiu "regularly can strengthen muscles and spleen, and prolong life. This kind of wine is extremely precious in the local area, and only when there are distinguished guests at home, will they take it out to drink

"Niu Shi Jiu" has a mellow and sweet quality, which nourishes and cools the throat. After drinking, it is refreshing and leaves an endless aftertaste, which is truly amazing. The koji used to make "Niu Shi Jiu" is made from various wild flowers and plants collected by local farmers from the mountains, and all other ingredients are produced locally. Therefore, "Niu Shi Jiu" is a typical green food and "black food". Due to the unique quality of "Niushi liquor", locals refer to it as "Blue Mountain Maotai"

How did the history of cow dung wine come about

The strong man drove his cattle and hid in the deep mountains with his fellow villagers. Winter passed and spring arrived, and in the blink of an eye, it was the season for planting crops. The brave man bravely returned to his hometown. As soon as he approached the village, the strong man was taken aback. He saw military camps all over the village, with a large "yellow" sign floating on a banner. Soldiers were patrolling around the village from front to back. The strong man climbed on the tree and carefully observed for half a day. Strangely, those soldiers did not violate the housing and property of the common people, and were very affectionate towards the elderly people who stayed in the village. Originally, this was a rebel army that robbed the rich to help the poor, led by General Huang Chao. So, the villagers all returned to their hometowns

The production method of cow dung wine

The production of "cow dung wine" is very meticulous: first, high-quality glutinous rice from the local area is selected as the raw material, steamed in a specially made large wooden barrel, yeast is mixed, and stored in a vat. After half a month, it is poured into sweet and delicious well water, and brewed with various precious medicinal materials; After the wine is brewed, pour it into a ceramic jar with a narrow opening, seal the jar with a clean cloth, cover it with a lid, and then apply cement or lime to prevent air leakage; Then, dig a hole in the cowshed where there is a lot of cow manure, place a vat in the hole, and stack it with cow manure

Awards and honors for cow dung wine

"Cow dung wine" has won multiple awards at food expos over the years. In 1986, won the Hunan Province Famous, Excellent, Special, and New Food Hibiscus Award; In 1988, won the Bronze Award at the first China Food Expo; In 1991, won the Silver Cup Award at the first Hunan Province Patent Product Exhibition and Ordering Fair; In 1995, won the Golden Cup Award at the National Food and Beverage Expo; At the 9th Hunan International Agricultural Expo held in Changsha from November 18 to 24, 2007, "Niu Shi Jiu" won the gold medal