Erguotou

A bottle of Red Star (红星, Hóngxīng), the most common brand of erguotou
Beijing Erguotou

Erguotou (simplified Chinese: 二锅头; traditional Chinese: 二鍋頭; pinyin: èrguōtóu; literally: "second pot head", i.e. "second distillation"), also known as Chinese white liquor is a Chinese alcoholic beverage. It is a type of baijiu made from sorghum. The most famous brands are Red Star (红星)[1] and Niulanshan (牛栏山). It is available in various strengths, including 112 Proof, which is 56% alcohol by volume.[2]

The name "second distillation" indicates its level of purity. It is a clear, potent spirit and takes six months to produce.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Alessandro De Toni. "Red Star – Alcohol for the masses -". Alessandrodetoni.com. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  2. ↑
  3. ↑ "A Guide to Chinese Alcohol". Lostlaowai.com. Retrieved 2012-08-22.
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