I started drinking rice wine many years ago. I have tried many rice wine brands, such as Guyue Longshan, Shazhou Youhuang, Shanghai Japanese Wine, Shikumen, Tapai, Kuaijishan, etc., but I don’t know why I have always tried it. I’m not used to drinking it, and I always feel that the taste is wrong. Later, I had dinner at a friend’s house and drank his rice wine. It was slightly sweet in the mouth, slightly bitter and spicy in the mouth, and full of mellow flavor, which was very suitable for my taste. I asked him what kind of rice wine it was, and he It was said that I got Fangxian rice wine from a farmer's home, so I also bought 10 kilograms of it. I really fell in love with it more and more, and I have been drinking it for many years. I recommend it here. After I wrote this answer, many people sent me private messages asking for contact information. You can follow the public account "Fangxian Tucheng Rice Wine" to find the farmer from whom I purchased the wine. If necessary, you can contact me yourself!

As far as I know, Fangxian rice wine is a local rice wine. It is produced in Fangxian County, Hubei Province. It is not commercialized at present. The farmers I buy every time make it by hand, which is better than commercial wine. The serious brand rice wine is much more comfortable to drink together. Therefore, I personally think that rice wine with good taste must not be mass-produced by factories. Rice wine is an alcoholic beverage with a very rich history in China. The most traditional wine-making process is definitely among the people. If it is industrially processed by wineries, I can only say haha ??(personally) Opinion, don’t comment if you don’t like it)~~You can make an analogy about why rural pork tastes better than urban pork.

Other drinking friends have also introduced Fangxian Yellow Wine, but I feel that the introduction is not detailed and it is rare to see the issues that I am good at. Today I will introduce Fangxian Yellow Wine in detail to those who are interested. Please read below:

Fangxian rice wine is a regional rice wine that is brewed by local farmers in Fangxian County. Therefore, the local people use the place name and the common name of the wine to form the name Fangxian rice wine. , this wine is known to many people in Hubei Province, and many people drink it. It is profitable. Then some wineries began to mass-produce it in the name of Fangxian rice wine. The actual taste produced by the winery is different from that of rural people themselves. There is a big difference in taste between hand-made products, which is why if you want to buy them, I personally don’t recommend buying them on Taobao, JD.com and other e-commerce websites. I feel like if I talk too much, will I get beaten?

Okay, okay, now I will really introduce Fangxian rice wine to you:

I checked the historical data and found that Fangxian rice wine has a longer recorded history than Shaoxing. It goes without saying that rice wine has a long history dating back more than 400 years. However, there is no nationally famous benchmark company in the local area. There are many reasons for this. As a result, not many people except Hubei people know about such a good rice wine. In fact, it is a pity that time has passed. The historical origin, drinking method and brewing method of Fangxian rice wine

1. The history of Fangxian rice wine (quoted by Baidu Encyclopedia, very verbose, if you don’t want to read it, just skip to the next part)

< p>According to historical records, as early as the Western Zhou Dynasty (1046 BC - 771 BC), people in Fang County had begun to have the skill of brewing rice wine. The "Baimao" brewed from glutinous rice at that time became Fangxian rice wine.

During the reign of King Xuan of Zhou Dynasty, the King of Chu sent Yin Jifu from Fangling (the author of the Book of Songs of the Zhou Dynasty and a native of Fangxian County) as an envoy to pay tribute to King Xuan of Zhou Dynasty. Rice wine) was presented to King Xuan of Zhou Dynasty. The treasure was presented to the palace and the altar was opened. The palace was full of incense. King Zhou Xuan took a sip and praised its beauty, so he named it the royal wine of Fengjiang. He also sent people to pack the Baimao provided by Fangling every year into jars of different sizes, sealed the territory according to the Baimao, rewarded the princes, and appointed Yin Jifu as the Grand Master to support the government. Later, Yin Jifu became a generation of wise ministers who could rule the country with civility and stabilize the country with military force.

"The Book of Songs: There is Death in the Wild": "White Mao is pure rice, and there are women like jade." Imperata is a tribute from the south, so Imperata is the earliest name for Fangxian rice wine. Later, there were titles such as rice wine, imperial wine, and white horse urine.

After Qin Shihuang unified China, Fangling became a place of exile for emperors and generals of all dynasties. After arriving in Fangling, they all developed the habit of drinking rice wine.

During the Han Dynasty, Fangling Yellow Wine was widely popularized and became a funerary object for dignitaries. In 1974, a large number of wine utensils containing rice wine were found in a Han tomb unearthed in Qilihe, Fang County. One of the large jars still contained rice wine from that time.

In the Tang Dynasty, rice wine became more popular. In the first year of Guangzhai (684), when Li Xian, son of Emperor Zhongzong of the Tang Dynasty, was demoted to Fangzhou as King of Luling by his mother Wu Zetian, he liked to drink this kind of wine the most. He was called a wine connoisseur. He once wrote a poem that this wine should only be There is it in the sky, but there is not enough in Yaochi and the Heavenly Palace. One day, the dragon will return to Chang'an and send thirty thousand dendrobium couplets every year. The King of Luling presented Fangling Yellow Wine as a tribute to Wu Zetian, so Fangxian Yellow Wine became known as the Imperial Wine and became famous all over the world, giving Fangxian Yellow Wine a royal flavor.

In the first year of Shenlong (705), the king of Luling returned to the throne and designated Fangxian rice wine as a tribute wine. He paid tribute every year and came to the court every year. Zhongzong entertained all the civil and military officials with rice wine. After drinking, his eyes were clear and his mouth was filled with a strange fragrance. All the officials were amazed. One civil official impromptuly composed a poem and said: Fangzhou Divine Spring Water is a treasure on the royal table. It is a blessing to the emperor and makes all officials drunk. . Fangxian rice wine brewing method (farmhouse manual brewing method)

My mother didn’t take any photos when she was making it. The photos of the countryside are so eye-catching. Here are some photos of small workshops making wine. The process is almost the same, you can watch it secretly

Rice cleaning

2. Cooking rice

3. Steaming rice

4 . Take out of the pot

5. Mix the koji

6. Gonorrhea

7. Sun mold

8. Build the nest

After the above process is completed, ferment for about 3 days to produce the highest quality Fuzhi wine. After harvesting the Fuzhi wine, add water to ferment for 20 to 30 days, and then harvest ordinary rice wine. Finally, a warm reminder, Fangxian rice wine Although it is good, don’t be greedy~~~

How to drink Fangxian rice wine

Type 1: Heat it to warm and drink it in winter

Fangxian County, Hubei Province When the rice wine is warmed and you sip it, you will find that the wine has a stronger flavor. After drinking it, it warms your stomach and warms you up. With just a little heating, the wine smell will spread throughout the house. Especially in winter, heating and drinking Fangxian rice wine is the most traditional way of drinking in Fangxian County.

Warm reminder: The time for heating rice wine should not be too long, and the heat should not be too strong, otherwise the alcohol will evaporate and the meaning of heating and drinking will be lost. The best tasting temperature of rice wine is around 38°C.

The second type is to drink it frozen in summer

Drinking frozen rice wine is also a common way for locals to drink it in summer when the weather is hot. The iced rice wine is very refreshing. The ice cubes complement each other, which is pleasing to the eye and refreshing to the taste.

The third method is to soak and drink plum blossoms in yellow wine

Adding plum blossoms to Fangxian yellow wine and drinking it is also a drinking method that some local residents like, because plum blossoms are sour and sweet. Sweet, adding rice wine can make Fangxian rice wine taste sweeter and sweeter. The rice wine added with plum blossoms also has higher nutritional value!

The fourth method is to add ginger slices to drink

Add ginger to Fangxian rice wine and drink it, which can activate the menstrual flow, strengthen the spleen and stimulate the appetite, and is very useful for preventing colds. Not bad. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that drinking Fangxian rice wine in moderation can promote human blood circulation and promote human metabolism. Ginger slices can warm the body and remove dampness. Drinking rice wine with ginger slices will have a better effect. Drinking rice wine soaked in ginger slices can help the body sweat and dispel cold, and promote blood circulation in the body. It is a rare product.

The fifth method is to add bayberry to drink

Wake bayberry soaked in Fangxian yellow rice wine. Since bayberry is rich in various organic acids, vitamin C, fresh fruity acidity, etc., soaking bayberry in yellow wine can be Relieves summer heat, relieves fatigue, and beautifies the skin.

The sixth method is to soak medicinal materials in rice wine

Ginger, wolfberry tonic, red dates, longan, soak in Fangxian rice wine and drink it. Take a sip and the warmth will flow into the stomach, which is very good for health. effect.

The seventh type, rice wine steamed eggs

Use rice wine to steam eggs. Men eat it to promote blood circulation and replenish qi, and women eat it to nourish their skin. Rice wine steamed eggs have the tender and smooth texture of eggs and the unique rice aroma of Fangxian rice wine. It is an excellent nourishing product.

Benefits of drinking Fangxian rice wine

1. Rice wine contains polyphenols, melanoidins, glutathione and other physiologically active ingredients, which can scavenge free radicals and prevent cardiovascular disease, Anti-cancer, anti-aging and other physiological functions.

2. There are 18 kinds of inorganic salts detected in rice wine, including calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, etc. Rice wine is also rich in vitamins B and E, which mainly come from raw materials and yeast autolysate.

3. The protein content in rice wine is the highest among wines, 4 times that of beer. The proteins in rice wine are mostly in the form of peptides and amino acids, which are easily absorbed by the human body. Peptides have nutritional, biological and regulatory functions.

4. Rice wine is rich in functional oligosaccharides, which can promote the growth and development of beneficial microorganisms Bifidobacterium in the intestine, improve intestinal function, enhance immunity, and promote human health.

5. Warm drinking with yellow sprinkles can help blood circulation. It has the functions of enriching blood and nourishing the skin, activating blood circulation and dispelling cold, stimulating menstruation and activating collaterals. It can effectively resist cold stimulation and prevent colds.

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