Erguotou (Beijing Baijiu)
北京のオヤジのガソリン！アルコール度数56度の強烈な「緑の小瓶」
Description
The overwhelmingly cheap and intense Baijiu most loved by Beijing commoners (Lao Beijing). Brands like 'Hongxing' and 'Niulanshan' are famous; the pocket-sized green bottle (Little Er) is its symbol. Called 'Qingxiang' (light aroma) style; lacks Moutai's complex odors, but the pure, sharp alcohol kick burns the throat.
Classification: Adults, Alcohol, Baijiu, Erguotou, Qingxiang Style, Beijing, Commoner's Taste, Intense
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How to use
Ingredients
- Water
- Sorghum
- Barley
- Peas
Instructions
- [Typical Uses]
- [Beijing Street Style]: Chug directly from this green bottle or take quick shots from a small glass while snacking on mutton skewers, boiled peanuts, or Pidan tofu.
- Drink straight to warm the body to the core on cold winter nights.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Clear、sharp alcohol stimulation without off-flavors、and faintly sweet sorghum aroma
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
(Pure alcohol strength is akin to JP vodka or Spirytus)
Pairing
Mutton Skewers / Pidan Tofu / Peanuts
Trivia
While premium Baijiu costs tens of thousands of yen, Erguotou costs hundreds. Red-faced older men lining up these green bottles on tables while chatting passionately in local Beijing diners is an absolute everyday Beijing scene.
Eating tips & etiquette
'Er Guotou' means collecting only the high-quality, high-ABV portion with the least impurities that cools in the 'second pot (cooler)' during distillation.
Allergen
Wheat (Barley)