What is the difference between Daqu liquor and Xiaoqu liquor?

Different characteristics: Daqu liquor is generally rich in fragrance and will become sweet after drinking. For example, Maotai uses high-temperature Daqu; Moderate temperature Daqu in Fenjiu. Xiaoqu liquor also has its own characteristics, that is, mellow taste and elegant aroma. For example, Guilin Sanhua Liquor, Guangxi Xiangshan Liquor and Guangdong Changle Shao are the main representatives of Xiaoqu Liquor.

Of course, Daqu and Xiaoqu are also combined. For example, Dongjiu, one of the eight famous wines in China, is a combination of Daqu and Xiaoqu. Daqu is used to brew glutinous rice, Xiaoqu is used to brew mash, and then layered, placed and fragrant during distillation.

Matters needing attention in Daqu liquor

The brewing of Daqu liquor can be divided into two methods: slag removal and slag continuation. Fen-flavor liquor (Fen-flavor liquor) is mostly produced by slag removal, while Luzhou-flavor liquor (Luzhou-flavor liquor) and Maotai-flavor liquor (Maotai-flavor liquor) are mostly produced by continuous slag.

According to the different ingredients of cooking raw materials and distilled grains in production, it can be divided into steamed slag, steamed slag, mixed steamed slag and so on. The choice of these technological methods depends on the flavor and style of the products produced. Its characteristic is to highlight clear words and be clear to the end. In operation, it is required to clear the slag and mash, and the slag and mash shall be strictly separated and shall not be mixed.