The rice wine produced is not sweet, you can try the following remedies
1. Add sweet koji to the rice: add an appropriate amount of sweet koji to the rice, stir evenly, and then ferment. Over time, this can make the rice wine sweeter.
2. Add rock sugar or white sugar: Add an appropriate amount of rock sugar or white sugar to the rice wine, stir evenly, and ferment for a period of time, which can increase the sweetness of the rice wine.
3. Use a special fermentation box: If conditions permit, you can use a special fermentation box to ferment rice wine. This can better control the temperature and humidity, make the rice wine ferment better, and taste sweeter.
Introduction to rice wine
Rice wine is a traditional specialty wine of the Han Chinese and most ethnic minorities in China. It is a sweet rice wine brewed from glutinous rice. The main raw material is glutinous rice, so it is also called glutinous rice wine. Its brewing process is simple and its taste is sweet and mellow. The alcohol content is very low, so it is very popular among people. Our country has a long history of using high-quality brown glutinous rice to make wine for more than a thousand years. Rice wine has become a daily drink for farmers.
Analysis of the reasons why rice wine is not sweet
The ambient temperature for making rice wine is too low or the fermentation time is not long enough, resulting in insufficient sweetness. The amount of rice wine koji is insufficient or the fermentation container is not breathable, resulting in incomplete fermentation.
No sugar is added or too little sugar is added when making rice wine, resulting in insufficient sweetness. Poor water quality or using too much tap water affects the sweetness of rice wine. Factors such as the humidity and air circulation of the brewing environment affect the sweetness of rice wine.
How to make rice wine
Preparation materials: three kilograms of glutinous rice? 6 kilograms of rice wine koji mineral water
1. Wash three kilograms of glutinous rice and soak it in water. Place
2. Place a cloth on the steamer, add glutinous rice, and steam over high heat for 40 minutes
3. Cool the rice to about 40 degrees, and it should not be hot to the touch
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4. Pour the steamed glutinous rice into a clean pot, add 6 pounds of mineral water, and mix well. The glutinous rice added with mineral water should be stirred frequently to dissipate heat and let the temperature drop
5. Weigh out 11g of rice koji, pour the koji, and mix thoroughly
6. Dig a small hole in the middle of the rice, and sprinkle the remaining koji on the surface of the rice. Cover the lid to make it easier to soak. Wrap it up and leave it at about 30 degrees for 30 hours. 7. Observe after 30 hours. There is clear rice wine in the middle of the rice hole. 8. Add Pour an appropriate amount of cold water into a clean, water-free and oil-free container and put it in the refrigerator. Take it as you go
Precautions for making rice wine
1. The glutinous rice used to make rice wine must be Keep it clean and free from water and oil, otherwise it will easily deteriorate.
2. In the process of making rice wine, attention should be paid to temperature and time control. Too high or too low temperature will affect the taste and quality of rice wine.
3. In the process of making rice wine, you can add an appropriate amount of sugar to increase the sweetness, but do not overdo it to avoid affecting the taste.
4. After the rice wine is made, it should be stored in the refrigerator immediately. Do not leave it for too long to avoid deterioration.
5. When consuming rice wine, you can add an appropriate amount of warm water or purified water to dilute the alcohol content. You can also add some fruits, honey, etc. to increase the taste and nutritional value.