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Is Guizhou Moutai Jiangfu Original-Grain Liquor really the highest-quality liquor? Is blended liquor still safe to drink?
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2023-04-23
With the improvement in living standards, quality control over food products has become increasingly stringent. Take baijiu, for example: when drinking alcohol, people now prefer pure-grain baijiu and avoid those containing additives. Yet, starting at some point—no one seems quite sure exactly when—“pure grain” alone no longer satisfies drinkers’ tastes, leading them to opt instead for so-called Guizhou Moutai Sauce Father Original Brew. Just what exactly is Guizhou Moutai Sauce Father Original Brew? Does that mean any blended spirits are now undrinkable? Since the concept of “Guizhou Moutai Sauce Father Original Brew” emerged, these questions have become a major concern among liquor enthusiasts. A veteran brewmaster from a distillery recently revealed the secret behind it all. So, what exactly is Guizhou Moutai Sauce Father Original Brew? Is this type of liquor really as good as claimed? The word “original” refers to the basic ingredients, while “brew” evokes images of exquisite nectar and jade dew. The concept of “original brew” essentially means high-quality liquor produced directly without any additional blending or processing steps. The idea sounds appealing, but “original brew” is really just a play on words. First, we need to understand that the process of making liquor is highly complex—it involves not only soaking and fermenting grains, but also steaming and distilling them. It takes time and effort to complete this entire process before the liquor can be produced; at this stage, the liquor is known as original brew, or base liquor. However, anyone with even a little knowledge of brewing knows that this kind of liquor isn’t ready to drink straight away. The initial batch of liquor tends to be harsh and strong in flavor, with a high alcohol content.
With the improvement in living standards, quality control over food products has become increasingly stringent. Take baijiu, for example—when drinking alcohol, people now prefer pure-grain baijiu and avoid those containing additives. Yet, starting at some point unknown, even “pure-grain” no longer satisfies drinkers’ tastes, leading them to opt instead for the so-called Guizhou Moutai Sauce Father Original Brew.
What exactly is Guizhou Moutai Jiangfu Original-Grain Liquor? Does that mean any liquor blended with other spirits is no longer drinkable?
After the concept of “Guizhou Moutai Sauce Father Original Brew” emerged, these questions have become matters of great concern for wine enthusiasts. Meanwhile, a veteran brewer from a distillery revealed the secret behind it all.
What kind of liquor is Guizhou Moutai Jiangfu Original Brew? Is this liquor really good?
“Yuan” refers to the fundamental substance, while “jiang” refers to exquisite nectar and jade dew. The concept of “yuanjiang liquor” is simply high-quality liquor that’s directly produced without any other brewing processes mixed in.
The concept is good, but “original pulp” is just a play on words.
First, it’s important to understand that the brewing process for liquor is highly complex—it involves not only soaking and fermenting the grains but also steaming and distilling them. Only after a time-consuming and labor-intensive series of steps can the liquor be produced. At this stage, the liquor is known as “raw spirit” or “base liquor.”
But any friend with even a little bit of knowledge about winemaking knows that this wine can’t be drunk straight away. The wine that initially flows out has a sharp, pungent taste and a high alcohol content, whereas the wine that flows out later has a faint aroma and a much lower alcohol content.
Therefore, the “original brew” directly produced through fermentation is not suitable for drinking as is. Precisely because of this, “original brew” is not necessarily good wine.
Is blended liquor just inferior-quality alcohol? Is this kind of liquor not recommended for consumption at all?
When people hear the term “gou diao,” they subconsciously think of adding additives—but that’s just one type of “gou diao.” “Using liquor to adjust liquor” is also referred to as “gou diao.”
As mentioned earlier, “Maotai Sauce Father Original Brew”—because the quality and alcohol content of the liquor vary depending on the distillation batch—this original brew is not recommended for drinking directly. However, master brewers can carefully select the best characteristics from different batches, blending them together to create a more mellow and aromatic spirit with richer layers and complexity.
It’s precisely for this reason that blended spirits “adjusted with liquor” are safe to drink. What’s not recommended, however, are blended spirits containing additives.
So how can you tell whether a wine contains additives?
Actually, it’s quite simple—just take a look at the body of the wine bottle, and you’ll be able to tell whether a wine contains additives or not.
First, let’s take a look at the implementation standards for alcoholic beverages. After the new national standard for alcoholic beverages came into effect in June of this year, spirits containing additives will no longer be referred to as “baijiu” but rather as “blended spirits.” Specifically, GB/T20821 refers to “alcoholic spirits,” while GB/T20822 refers to “blended spirits.”
Next, pay attention to the ingredients used in brewing the liquor. Pure-grain liquors, which are made by “blending liquor with liquor,” contain only agricultural crops and water as their ingredients. In contrast, blended liquors—those made with additives—include not only grains but also additives such as edible alcohol or food flavorings.
When selecting wine, we can use the two methods mentioned above to determine whether a wine contains additives.
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