China Baijiu Trip Miscellany, in Pictures
Pictures from the cities of Luzhou and Chengdu, including starfish and pandas! Read more →
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Comparing Continuous Fermentation in Baijiu with Sour Mash Whiskey and Jamaican Muck Pits
A very nerdy (surprise!) look at how and why distillers recycle leftovers from the still into subsequent fermentation batches. Read more →
The Four Most Common Styles of Chinese Baijiu
A quick outlay of the four main categories of baijiu. Read more →
A Visit to the Luzhou Laojiao Baijiu Distillery in China
An incredible visit to a baijiu distillery in Luzhou, China. Read more →
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. Read more →
Baijiu Production: Qu and Fermentation
The unique way in which baijiu and other Chinese alcohols are fermented before distillation. Read more →
Regional Differences in Baijiu Style and Production
The four main styles of baijiu have origins in different parts of China. Read more →
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. Read more →