Winemaking methods and procedures.
1. Prepare tools and raw materials.
1.Winemaking equipment: including brewing barrels, fermentation barrels, filters, wine bottles, etc.
2.Raw materials: grain, yeast, saccharifier, water, etc.
Second, the process of winemaking.
1.Soaking the grain: Soak the grain in water, which generally needs to be soaked for 1-2 days, so that the grain can fully absorb water and expand.
2.Cooking grain: The soaked grain is steamed to make the starch fully gelatinized.
3.Stir in the yeast: Mix the yeast evenly into the cooked grain and let it ferment.
4.Fermentation: Place the fermentation vats in a cool and ventilated place, keep the temperature between 15-30, and let the grain ferment. It usually takes 2-3 days to ferment until the sugars in the grain are fully decomposed.
5.Filtration: The fermented liquor is filtered out and the lees and sediment are removed with a filter.
6.Storage: The filtered wine is stored for a period of time to allow it to age. The longer it is stored, the better the taste of the wine.
7.Tasting: Taste the texture of the wine, if the flavor is not strong enough or there is an off-flavor, you can add the right amount of sugar or caramel to adjust.
8.Bottling: Put the adjusted liquor into the bottle and seal it.
3. Precautions.
1.During the brewing process, it is necessary to maintain cleanliness and hygiene to avoid contamination by miscellaneous bacteria.
2.It is necessary to choose the appropriate brewing method according to the different raw materials and brewing equipment.
3.During the fermentation process, attention should be paid to the control of temperature and humidity to maintain an optimal fermentation environment.
4.During storage, care should be taken to prevent direct sunlight and temperature changes, so as not to affect the quality of the wine.
5.When tasting, it is necessary to objectively evaluate the taste and flavor of the wine in order to better adjust the taste of the wine.
The above are the basic methods and steps of winemaking, and there may be some differences in the details of the brewing process in different regions and different manufacturers. But in general, the process of winemaking involves the above steps, and as long as you follow these steps, you can make a delicious alcoholic drink.