Gaomiao Baijiu [Sichuan Hongya Specialty]

What is Gaomiao Baijiu? Authentic Sichuan Hongya Specialty: Gaomiao Baijiu? This article is a special article that details theSichuan Hongya specialty -- Gaomiao Baijiu. It was compiled by the editorial team of China Specialty Website after consulting and collecting relevant information about Gaomiao Baijiu. The full text takes about 6 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Gaomiao Baijiu and the history of Gaomiao Baijiu? The production method of Gaomiao Baijiu and the influence of Gaomiao Baijiu

Basic Introduction of Gaomiao Baijiu

Gaomiao Baijiu, named after the place where it was brewed, is the precipitation of the historical culture and geographical environment of Gaomiao ancient town, and is the representative of traditional grain Baijiu making. Its core brand "Huaxiyuan" has rich connotations, integrating many cultural elements such as the cultural history of Gaomiao, ancient folk architectural culture, geographical culture of Huaxi River source, and folk handmade brewing wisdom. The stone inscription of "Huaxiyuan", which was engraved by Li Fanglian and Gaomiao Baijiu after returning home from the examination, is the best evidence of the cultural value of Gaomiao Baijiu

The production process of Gaomiao Baijiu follows the traditional ancient method. Using high-quality sorghum as raw material, the raw pulp is produced through multiple processes such as soaking, steaming, mixing with koji, saccharification, cooling and fermentation, and distillation to obtain alcohol. In the ancient workshop, steam permeates and winemakers shuttle back and forth, filling the room with the fragrant aroma of wine. Its production process is unique and distinctive. One is that all the wine making utensils are made of ancient wooden equipment. The wooden sieve is used for steaming and cooking grains, the saccharification box is made of wooden boxes, the fermentation tank is made of round wooden barrels, and the wooden sieve is also used for distilling liquor. The utensils used for packaging are all made of wood products. The second one is brewed after 12 pm at night. At this time, the air is the cleanest and the temperature is the lowest. The third is the traditional cellar storage method. The brewed wine is filled in earthenware jars, buried more than one meter underground, sealed with local special clay as pit mud, and aged for more than half a year, so that Baijiu can breathe, soften, and enhance its flavor under the appropriate temperature and humidity environment, reaching a mellow, mild, and refreshing taste

Gaomiao Baijiu is a Baijiu of Xiaoqu delicate flavor brewed with pure grain. It is mellow, soft, elegant and sweet, and has a clean and refreshing aftertaste. After drinking, it will not dry your mouth or go up. In Meishan and surrounding cities and counties, Gaomiao Baijiu is everywhere. Everyone in Sichuan who drinks alcohol knows Gaomiao Baijiu. Plastic barrels, glass bottles, earthenware, Gaomiao Baijiu with various packaging and different quality can be found from six months, one year to ten years or even decades of cellaring. It accompanied the people in mountainous areas through difficult times and witnessed the changes in their lives. Today, as Hongya Wuliangye, Gaomiao Baijiu is not only available for ordinary dining tables, but also for festive banquets. As a cultural symbol, Gaomiao Baijiu frequently appears in Hongya's travel notes, delicious food and lyrics. Gaomiao Baijiu, with a long history and superior quality, has become a beautiful business card for health care and Hongya

How did the history of Gaomiao Baijiu originate

Yuwang Distillery in Gaomiao Ancient Town is the ancestor of Gaomiao Baijiu, which was founded in 1928, nearly a hundred years ago. It has the oldest existing wine cellar and old pool in Gaomiao Ancient Town, and has produced a series of Baijiu such as Washanchun, Huaxiyuan, and Gongtianniang, enjoying the reputation of Xiaowuliangye

How to make Gaomiao Baijiu

The production process of Gaomiao Baijiu: soaking → initial steaming → braising → grain recovery → cooling → oiling → accompanying bacteria in the box → preparation of grains → fermentation → distillation → cellaring

The influence of Gaomiao Baijiu

There are seven Baijiu brewing enterprises in Gaomiao Ancient Town, and the products include Huaxiyuan, Qilizui, Lingping, Gaomiao, Kengtao and other brands. Gaomiao Ancient Town Liquor Industry Co., Ltd. is a leading enterprise in the production of Gaomiao Baijiu. The brand "Huaxiyuan" has been awarded the famous trademark of Meishan City, and has been rated as one of the top ten featured tourism commodities in the county. In order to ensure the quality of Gaomiao Baijiu, seven liquor companies jointly established the "Gaomiao Baijiu Industry Association", jointly registered the trademark of "Gaomiao Baijiu", successfully applied for the national geographical indication certification trademark, and strictly restricted the technology and quality of Baijiu. In 2012, the traditional brewing process of Gaomiao Baijiu was approved by the People's Government of Meishan City to be included in the intangible cultural heritage list of Meishan City. Zhang Bangzhong, Dai Jianyong and others were approved as the municipal inheritors of the traditional brewing process of Gaomiao Baijiu, the ancient cellar pool and brewing workshop of Huaxiyuan, and were listed in the cultural relics protection units of Hongya County