Author: Camper English
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A Visit to the Luzhou Laojiao Baijiu Distillery in China
An incredible visit to a baijiu distillery in Luzhou, China.
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Repetitive and Continuous Fermentation and Distillation in Baijiu
An explainer on the complex repeat fermentation and distillation processes used in various styles of baijiu.
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Baijiu Backgrounder: A Brief History Lesson
Background information and history on how baijiu brands came to be made at a collection of dozens of distilleries owned by one company.
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Baijiu Production: Qu and Fermentation
The unique way in which baijiu and other Chinese alcohols are fermented before distillation.
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Regional Differences in Baijiu Style and Production
The four main styles of baijiu have origins in different parts of China.
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Baijiu Production in Relation to Other Spirits
Americans and other non-Chinese drinkers tend to view baijiu as a completely foreign spirit, indescribable in relation to other spirits except to say that it’s strong and stinky. Well I’m here to tell you that though it is quite different, but there are plenty of parallels to other spirits.
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What to Try When Directional Freezing Doesn’t Produce Clear Ice
A few hints if your clear ice isn’t coming out so clear.