Erguotou
Erguotou (simplified Chinese: 二锅头; traditional Chinese: 二鍋頭; pinyin: èrguōtóu; lit. 'second pot head, i.e. second distillation') is a Chinese liquor. It is a type of light-aroma baijiu made from sorghum. The most famous brands are Red Star (红星, Hóngxīng)[1] and Niulanshan (牛栏山). It is available in various strengths, the average being 50% alcohol by volume or 100 proof.[2]
.jpg.webp) Bottles of the two most famous brands of erguotou, Red Star and Niulanshan (at far right) | |
| Type | Baijiu |
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| Manufacturer | Red Star, Niulanshan among others |
| Country of origin | China |
| Region of origin | Beijing |
| Introduced | Mid-Qing dynasty |
| Alcohol by volume | 44%-56% |
| Proof (US) | 88-112 |
| Colour | Clear |
| Flavour | Light aroma |
| Ingredients | Sorghum |
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Bottles of Red Star erguotou at 53% abv.
The name "second distillation" indicates its level of purity. It is a clear, potent spirit and takes six months to produce. It is one of the most commonly drunk baijiu in Beijing, and thus has a deep cultural association with China's capital and beyond.[3]
References
- Alessandro De Toni. "Red Star – Alcohol for the masses -". Alessandrodetoni.com. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- "Baijiu factory tour: How Chinese brew their national liquor | CNN Travel". '. Retrieved 2019-01-15.
- PERRY, MARJORIE (9 April 2019). "Everything You Need to Know About Baijiu, the World's Most Popular Liquor". Esquire. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
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