Maotai-flavor liquor and Fen-flavor liquor

Maotai-flavor liquor and Fen-flavor liquor are the two main flavor types of Chinese liquor, and there are significant differences in brewing raw materials, brewing technology, flavor characteristics and applicable scenarios.

1. brewing raw materials

Maotai-flavor liquor: sorghum is used as the main raw material, and wheat is the koji. This single choice of raw materials not only ensures the purity of the wine body and the richness of the grain aroma, but also makes the Maotai-flavor liquor more pure and unique in taste.

Fen-flavor liquor: rice, wheat, etc. as the main raw materials.

2. brewing process

Maotai-flavor liquor: traditional solid-state fermentation and mixed fermentation processes are usually used in the yeast fermentation and distillation process. The brewing process needs to go through nine times of cooking, eight times of fermentation and seven times of taking wine. Each step is carefully controlled to ensure the purity and thickness of the wine. The long-term cellaring further makes the various ingredients in the wine fully integrated, forming an indescribable mellow feeling. At the same time, the raw materials of Maotai-flavor liquor need to go through high-temperature koji making, accumulation fermentation and other processes, which make the wine body produce rich aroma components, such as scorched aroma, paste aroma and so on.

Fen-flavor liquor: pay more attention to yeast selection and control of fermentation conditions. Fen-flavor liquor adopts the brewing process of clear steam and clear grains, solid ground tank fermentation and clear steam liquor, emphasizing "clear steam and miscellaneous removal, cleanliness and hygiene", I .e. all efforts are made in the word "clear" and "clear to the end".

3. flavor characteristics

Maotai-flavor liquor: Maotai-flavor is the main aroma characteristic, which is a compound aroma of scorched aroma, paste aroma and cellar aroma. The taste is complex, full of layers, and the content of various aromatic substances is high. Its aroma contains more than 100 kinds of trace chemical components, the aroma is soft and elegant, fragrant but not bright, soft but not light. The entrance is mellow and soft, with a long aftertaste. Pour it into a cup for the night, and the aroma will last for a long time. After drinking, the aroma of the empty cup will remain, and the empty cup will last for a long time. When Maotai-flavor liquor is imported, it first gives people a thick and plump feeling. This mellow feeling comes from its unique brewing process and long-term cellar. Different from the pungency of Luzhou-flavor liquor, the taste of Maotai-flavor liquor is more soft and sweet, and the irritation is greatly reduced, replaced by a pleasant sweet taste.

Fen-flavor liquor: It is characterized by pure fragrance, no peculiar smell and miscellaneous taste, giving people a fresh and pleasant feeling. The wine is soft and irritating, and it is not easy to produce discomfort such as dry mouth and tongue after drinking. Moderate alcohol, soft and sweet taste, long aftertaste. The main aroma components of Fen-flavor liquor are ethyl acetate and ethyl lactate. From the perspective of ester content, it is lower than Luzhou-flavor and Maotai-flavor, and it highlights ethyl acetate, but the proportion of ethyl lactate and ethyl acetate is coordinated.

4. applicable scenarios

Maotai-flavor liquor: more suitable for catering or cooking seasoning use. Maotai-flavor liquor has a mellow taste and rich aroma, which can add rich flavor to the dishes.

Fen-flavor liquor: it is more suitable for direct drinking, fresh taste, suitable for pre-dinner wine or social drinking. The aroma of Fen-flavor liquor is fresh and soft, which will not bring heavy taste burden to people.

There are significant differences between Maotai-flavor liquor and Fen-flavor liquor in terms of brewing raw materials, brewing technology, flavor characteristics and applicable scenarios. These differences make them have unique charm and style, and meet the taste needs of different consumers. When choosing and tasting, you can choose according to personal taste preferences and drinking scenes.