Highland barley wine is made from highland barley, a major grain produced in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It is the favorite drink of the people in Qinghai-Tibet, and it is essential for celebrating holidays, getting married, having children and seeing off relatives and friends.
Characteristics of highland barley wine:
The components of highland barley wine are different from liquor, and the unique component is mainly β -glucan (with an average content of 6.25%). The β -glucan content of highland barley produced in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is higher, reaching more than 6.5%. The nutritional value of highland barley wine also includes tocopherol and flavonoids.
The gradual improvement of the brewing technology of highland barley wine actually started from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Since the Ming Dynasty, with the closer connection between the Qinghai-Tibet region and the Central Plains civilization, the agricultural areas in Qinghai Province, such as Huangzhong County, Huzhu County, Ping 'an County and Guide County, have become the main areas of cultural exchanges between China and Tibet, and the brewing technology of highland barley wine has also been greatly developed with the deepening of economic and cultural exchanges.
The above contents refer to:
Baidu encyclopedia-highland barley wine
People's Network-Six Unique Features of Huzhu Highland Barley Wine