NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Rice wine

Rice wine refers to alcoholic beverages made from rice. However, unlike true wine, which is made by fermenting grapes and sometimes other fruit, rice "wine" is more akin to beer, in that it is brewed from grain. Rice brew typically has a higher alcohol content (18-25%) than wine (10-14%), which in turn has a higher alcohol content than beer (4-8%). Bottles of cachaÃ§a, a Brazilian alcoholic beverage. ... A glass of red wine This article is about the alcoholic beverage. ... Beer fermenting at a brewery. ... A selection of bottled beers A selection of cask beers Beer is the worlds oldest[1] and most popular[2] alcoholic beverage, selling more than 133 billion litres (35 billion gallons) per year - producing total global revenues of $331. ... A 16th century brewer A 21st century brewer This article concerns the production of alcoholic beverages. ...

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Other types include: Several bottles of Chung Ha brand cheongju Cheongju (hangul: ì²ì£¼; hanja: æ·¸é…’; lit. ... Beopju is a traditional Korean liquor, of the cheongju family of liquors. ... Main article: Chinese wine Choujiu (chinese:ç¨ é…’) is a type of Chinese fermented alcoholic beverage brewed directly from glutinous rice. ... Xian (Chinese: ; pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Hsi-An; Postal System Pinyin: Sian), is the capital of Shaanxi province in China and a sub-provincial city. ... Gamju or dansul is a traditional Korean alcoholic beverage, made from rice fermented with yeast-cake. ... Makkoli is a traditional alcoholic beverage indiginous to Korea. ... Mijiu (Chinese: ç±³é…’; literally rice wine) is a variety of Chinese wine made from rice. ... Raksi is a traditional alcoholic beverage in Tibet and Nepal. ... Sake barrels at Itsukushima Shrine. ... Sato (Thai:à¸ªà¸²à¹‚à¸—), a traditional alcoholic beverage has been made for centuries by the local farmers of the Isaan (northeastern) region of Thailand [1]. Sato is commonly refered to as Thai Rice Wine. Owing to the spread of the Isaan population throughout Thailand, Sato (like many forms of Northeast cuisine) has... For other articles with similar names, see Isan (disambiguation). ... Sonti is an Indian rice wine, made much like sake. ...

CÆ¡m rÆ°á»£u is a traditional dessert from Southern Vietnam, made from glutinous rice. ... Mirin (味醂) is an essential condiment of the Japanese cuisine with a slightly sweet taste. ... Soju is an alcoholic beverage with origins in Korea. ... Shochu ) is a distilled alcoholic beverage popular in Japan. ...

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Alcohol	Ethanol • History of alcohol • Alcohol consumption and health • Alcohol advertising • Drugs • Drinking culture • Drunkenness • Breathalyzer • Hangover • Brewing • Homebrewing • Winemaking • Moonshining
Fermented beverages	Beer (Ale, Corn, Rye, Wheat) • Wine (Country, Plum, Pomace) • Cider (Apfelwein) Basi • Choujiu • Huangjiu • Kumis • Makgeolli • Mead • Perry• Pulque • Sake • Sonti • Tuak • Gouqi jiu Jiu (Chinese: ; pinyin: ) is the Chinese word that refers to all alcoholic beverages. ... A decorative bottle of bokbunjaju (Korean black raspberry wine) Korean culture has a great variety of traditional alcoholic beverages, most of which are called by the Sino-Korean term ju (hangul: ì£¼; hanja: é…’). // Origin The origin of Korean wines has an interesting and historical story. ... Several bottles of Chung Ha brand cheongju Cheongju (hangul: ì²ì£¼; hanja: æ·¸é…’; lit. ... Rice baijiu (Chinese: ç±³ç™½é…’; pinyin: mÇbÃ¡ijiÇ”), also known as rice fragrance baijiu (ç±³é¦™åž‹ç™½é…’), is a variety of distilled beverage popular in China. ... Sake barrels at Itsukushima Shrine. ... Rice vinegar is a vinegar made from fermented rice or rice wine in China and Japan. ... Chhaang or chang (Nectar of Gods)is a popular alcoholic beverage in the eastern Himalayas. ... Bottles of cachaÃ§a, a Brazilian alcoholic beverage. ... Functional group of an alcohol molecule. ... Ethanol, also known as ethyl alcohol, drinking alcohol or grain alcohol, is a flammable, colorless, slightly toxic chemical compound with a distinctive perfume-like odor, and is the alcohol found in alcoholic beverages. ... It has been suggested that Alcohol in Colonial America be merged into this article or section. ... The relationship between alcohol consumption and health has been the subject of formal scientific research since at least 1926, when Dr. Raymond Pearl published his book, Alcohol and Longevity, in which he reported his finding that drinking alcohol in moderation was associated with greater longevity than either abstaining or drinking... Alcohol advertising is the promotion of alcoholic beverages by alcohol producers through a variety of media. ... Many drugs are provided in tablet form. ... The Jolly Drinker, by Frans Hals Drinking culture is the notable customs shared by groups of people around the world involved in drinking alcoholic beverages. ... Drunkenness, in its most common usage, is the state of being intoxicated by consumption of ethyl alcohol to a degree that mental and physical facilities are noticeably impaired. ... A breathalyzer (or breathalyser) is a device for estimating blood alcohol content (BAC) from a breath sample. ... A hangover (veisalgia) describes the sum of unpleasant physiological effects following heavy consumption of alcoholic beverages. ... A 16th century brewer A 21st century brewer This article concerns the production of alcoholic beverages. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Homebrewing beer. ... Winemakers often use carboys like these to ferment smaller quantities of wine Winemaking, or vinification, is the process of wine production, from the selection of grapes to the bottling of finished wine. ... Shine Road The name tells the history of this back road Hemingway, South Carolina The literal meaning of moonshine is the light of the moon, but because the activity of distilling whiskey unlawfully was usually done at night with as little light as possible, the word became both a verb... Bottles of cachaÃ§a, a Brazilian alcoholic beverage. ... A selection of bottled beers A selection of cask beers Beer is the worlds oldest[1] and most popular[2] alcoholic beverage, selling more than 133 billion litres (35 billion gallons) per year - producing total global revenues of $331. ... For other uses, see Ale (disambiguation). ... Chicha is a fermented beverage brewed by the indigenous people of the Andean region, dating back to the Inca Empire when women were taught the techniques of brewing chicha in Acllahuasis (feminine schools). ... Binomial name Secale cereale M.Bieb. ... Species T. aestivum T. boeoticum T. compactum T. dicoccoides T. dicoccon T. durum T. monococcum T. spelta T. sphaerococcum T. timopheevii References: ITIS 42236 2002-09-22 For the indie rock group see: Wheat (band). ... A glass of red wine This article is about the alcoholic beverage. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Fruit wine. ... Plum wine is a fermented alcoholic beverage made from plums. ... Pomace wine is a kind of wine made from grape pomace. ... Cider in a pint glass Cider (or cyder) is an alcoholic beverage made primarily from the juices of specially grown varieties of apples. ... Apfelwein Apfelwein (German, apple wine) is the German form of cider, produced from apples. ... History Basi is a Sugar Cane wine from the nation state of Guyana ([gaÉªa. ... Main article: Chinese wine Choujiu (chinese:ç¨ é…’) is a type of Chinese fermented alcoholic beverage brewed directly from glutinous rice. ... Shaoxing jiu, a famous huangjiu Huangjiu (é»„é…’; pinyin: huÃ¡ng jiÇ”, lit. ... In the West, Kumis has been touted for its health benefits, as in this 1877 book also naming it Milk Champagne. Kumis (also spelled kumiss, koumiss, kymys; called airag in Mongolian cuisine) is a fermented milk drink traditionally made from the milk of horses. ... Makgeolli, also known as takju, is a traditional alcoholic beverage indigenous to Korea. ... Mead Mead is a fermented alcoholic beverage made of honey, water, and yeast. ... Traditional perry (poirÃ© in French) is bottled champagne-style in Normandy Perry or pear cider is an alcoholic beverage made of fermented pear juice. ... Pulque, or octili, is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermented juice of the maguey, and is a traditional native beverage of Mesoamerica. ... Sake barrels at Itsukushima Shrine. ... Sonti is an Indian rice wine, made much like sake. ... A potent alcoholic drink enjoyed by the Ibans of Sarawak. ... Main article: Chinese wine Gouqi jiu(zh:æž¸æžé…’) is one kind of fruit alcoholic beverage made from Gouqi. ...
Distilled beverages	Agave: Tequila • Mezcal \| Almond: Amaretto \| Anise: Absinthe • Arak • Ouzo • Rakı • Pastis • Sambuca Apple: Applejack • Calvados \| Barley: Scotch whisky • Irish whiskey Coconut: Arrack \| Corn: Bourbon whiskey • Corn whiskey • Tennessee whiskey Egg: Advocaat \| Fruit: Brandy • Cognac • Gin • Kirschwasser • Pisco • Rakia • Schnapps Honey: Bärenjäger • Drambuie • Krupnik Plum: Slivovitz • Ţuică • Palinka \| Pomace: Grappa • Orujo • Zivania • Tsikoudia • Tsipouro • Rakia Potato: Vodka • Aquavit • Brennivín Sorghum: Baijiu \| Rice: Rice baijiu • Shōchū • Soju \| Rye: Rye whiskey Sugarcane/Molasses: Rum • Cachaça • Aguardiente • Falernum • Guaro
Mixed drinks	Alcopop / Ready to drink / Premixed • Beer cocktails • Cocktails (true) • Flaming beverages • Shooters • Wine cocktails • Non-alcoholic mixed drink
Supplies	Cocktail garnishes • Drinkware

Category: Rice wine Various distilled beverages in a Spanish bar A distilled beverage is a liquid, meant for consumption, containing ethyl alcohol (ethanol) purified by distillation from a fermented substance such as fruit, vegetables, or grain. ... Various brands of tequila Tequila is a spirit made primarily in the area surrounding Tequila, a town in the western Mexican state of Jalisco, 65 km northwest of Guadalajara. ... A bottle of Mexican Mezcal bought in Cancun. ... The Amaretto Disaronno square bottle The term amaretto refers to a sweet liqueur made from a basic infusion of almonds or the almond-like kernels from the stones of drupe fruits, well as a related biscotto[1] (usually referred to in the plural, biscotti). ... A reservoir glass filled with a naturally coloured verte next to an absinthe spoon. ... Arak Rayan. ... A bottle of ouzo Ouzo (Î¿ÏÎ¶Î¿) is a Greek anise-flavored liqueur that is widely consumed in Greece. ... RakÄ± becomes cloudy white, when mixed with water. ... A glass of diluted pastis French pastis Pastis is an anise-flavored liqueur and apÃ©ritif from France, typically containing 40-45% alcohol by volume, although there exist alcohol-free varieties. ... Sambuca is an anise-flavoured, usually colourless liqueur. ... Applejack is a strong alcoholic beverage produced from apples, originating from the American colonial period. ... A bottle of calvados Pays DAuge Calvados is an apple brandy from the French rÃ©gion of Lower Normandy. ... An independent bottling of Royal Brackla Single Malt Scotch whisky is whisky made in Scotland. ... Irish Whiskeys Irish whiskey is a grain whiskey made in Ireland. ... Arrack refers to the strong spirits distilled mainly in South East Asia from fermented fruits, grains, sugarcane, or the sap of coconuts or other palm trees. ... Bourbon bottle, 19th century Bourbon is an American form of whiskey made from (pursuant to U.S. trade law) at least 51% corn, or maize, (typically about 70%) with the remainder being wheat and/or rye, and malted barley. ... Corn whiskey is an American whiskey made from a mash made up of at least 80 percent maize, or corn. ... Tennessee whiskey is a type of American whiskey. ... Advocaat Advocaat is a rich and creamy Dutch liqueur made from a blend of egg yolks, aromatic spirits, sugar (or honey), brandy, vanilla and sometimes cream (or evaporated milk), too. ... Brandy pot stills at the Van Ryn Brandy Cellar near Stellenbosch, South Africa. ... A brandy snifter Cognac, named after the town of Cognac in France, is a brandy, which is produced in the region surrounding the town. ... This article concerns the beverage. ... Kirschwasser (pronounced with the w as a vee sound, like kirschvasser), often known simply as Kirsch, is a clear alcoholic spirit made from double distillation of the fermented juice of a small black cherry. ... Some bottles of Peruvian Pisco Some bottles of Chilean Pisco Pisco (from Quechua: pisqu, little bird) is a liquor distilled from grapes (a brandy) made in wine-producing regions of Peru. ... A traditional bottle of slivovitz, plum rakia Croatian Sljivovica and Slovenian Slivovka, two different names for the same drink, a plum rakia Rakia or Rakija (Bulgarian: , Croatian and Bosnian (rakija), Albanian: , Macedonian and Serbian: , Slovenian: , Romanian: ) is hard liquor similar to brandy, made by distillation of fermented fruits, popular throughout... Schnapps is a type of distilled beverage. ... BÃ¤renjÃ¤ger is a honey-flavoured liqueur based on vodka, made by Teucke & KÃ¶nig in Germany. ... Drambuie (dram boo ee or dram byoo ee) is a honey- and herb-flavoured golden scotch whisky liqueur made from aged malt whisky, heather honey and a secret blend of herbs and spices. ... Polish Krupnik Krupnik is a traditional sweet vodka, similar to liqueurs, based on grain spirit and honey, popular in Poland and Lithuania. ... Note: This page or section contains IPA phonetic symbols in Unicode. ... Å¢uicÄƒ (in Romanian , sometimes spelled Tzvika), is a traditional Romanian alcoholic beverage, usually made from plums. ... Palinka (Hungarian pÃ¡linka; Romanian palincÄƒ; Russian Ð¿Ð°Ð»Ð¸Ð½ÐºÐ°; Slovak pÃ¡lenka) is a traditional type of brandy that is produced in Hungary, Slovakia, Carpathian Ruthenia and in the Transylvania region of Romania. ... Three bottles of varietal grappa Grappa is a grape-based spirit of between 40% and 60% alcohol by volume (80 to 120 proof), of Italian origin. ... Orujo is a liquor obtained from the distillation of the pomace of the grape. ... Zivania (also Zivana) (Greek: Î–Î¹Î²Î±Î½Î¯Î±) is a traditional Greek-Cypriot distillate produced in the island of Cyprus from pomace (or marcs), the residue of grapes that were pressed during the winemaking process (including the stems and seeds) mixed with high-quality dry wines produced from the local grape varieties of Cyprus. ... In Greece, in particular on the island of Crete, Tsikoudia or Raki is a grape-based spirit made from the distillation of pomace, i. ... Tsipouro (Î¤ÏƒÎ¯Ï€Î¿Ï…ÏÎ¿) is an alcoholic drink found in Greece and in particular in Thessaly, Epirus, Macedonia and on the island of Crete. ... A traditional bottle of slivovitz, plum rakia Croatian Sljivovica and Slovenian Slivovka, two different names for the same drink, a plum rakia Rakia or Rakija (Bulgarian: , Croatian and Bosnian (rakija), Albanian: , Macedonian and Serbian: , Slovenian: , Romanian: ) is hard liquor similar to brandy, made by distillation of fermented fruits, popular throughout... Vodka bottling machine, Shatskaya Vodka Shatsk, Russia Vodka is one of the worlds most consumed distilled beverages. ... A bottle and glass of Linie brand akvavit. ... BrennivÃn is an Icelandic schnapps, considered the countrys signature alcoholic beverage. ... Baijiu (Chinese: ç™½é…’; pinyin: ) or Shaojiu is potent Chinese alcohol. ... Rice baijiu (Chinese: ç±³ç™½é…’; pinyin: mÇbÃ¡ijiÇ”), also known as rice fragrance baijiu (ç±³é¦™åž‹ç™½é…’), is a variety of distilled beverage popular in China. ... Shochu ) is a distilled alcoholic beverage popular in Japan. ... Soju is an alcoholic beverage with origins in Korea. ... Rye whiskey describes two types of whiskies, theoretically distilled from rye. ... Caribbean rum, circa 1941 Rum is a distilled beverage made from sugarcane by-products such as molasses and sugarcane juice by a process of fermentation and distillation. ... CachaÃ§a Java, from Salinas-MG, Brazil CachaÃ§a or cashasa (pronounced ka SHA sa, IPA: ) (also called pinga, branquinha, caninha, aquela que matou o guarda, caxa, aguardente, cana or mÃ©) is the most popular distilled alcoholic beverage in Brazil, made from sugarcane juice (also called garapa). ... Aguardiente or Guaro is the Spanish generic name for alcoholic drinks between 40 and 45 percent alcohol, meaning fiery water, or, literally burning water [1] (as it burns the throat of the drinker). ... Falernum is a sweet syrup used in Tropical and Caribbean drinks. ... Guaro is the popular name for the Larenses, inhabitants of Lara State, in central west Venezuela. ... Alcopop is a term coined by the popular media to describe bottled alcoholic beverages that resemble drinks such as soft drinks and lemonade. ... The shot glass containing Midori was dropped into a shandy, making a fairly potent beer cocktail. ... Main article: Cocktail Wikibooks Bartending has a page on the topic of Cocktails A cocktail is a style of mixed drink made predominantly with a distilled beverage, such as vodka, gin, whiskey, rum, or tequila, mixed with another drink other than water. ... Serving multiple flaming cocktails can be an impressive skill to learn. ... Shooters, like this B-52, are cocktails served in shot glasses. ... A wine cocktail is a mixed drink similar to a true cocktail. ... A Shirley Temple is a classic non-alcoholic beverage. ... A lime peel twist for a garnish adds an elegant touch to this Martini Cocktail garnishes are decorative ornaments that add character or style to a mixed drink, most notably to cocktails. ... Glass stemware Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Drinkware Drinkware or Beverageware is a general term for the class of vessels from which people drink. ...

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