Huasheng Wine

Wuqiao Huasheng Wine Co., Ltd. was established in 2003, with its distillery dating back to 1994. The company focuses on traditional Qingxiang jiutou jiu and retains practices such as grain steaming, solid-state fermentation, winter brewing and blending base spirits of different ages.

• House brand: Huasheng Wine
• Core product: Jiutou jiu
• Related brands: Kankan and Zaji Zhixiang

Jiutou jiu uses the first spirit drawn from distillation. Sorghum, corn and other grains are fermented in solid form. The Qingxiang process uses separate steaming and clean fermentation, without added flavorings or essences.

The new spirit is aged in ceramic jars for at least three to five years, then blended using base spirits of different ages and strengths. The result is a direct, rounded aroma and a smooth palate.

In 2017, the traditional brewing technique for jiutou jiu was included in Cangzhou's municipal intangible cultural heritage list. Production follows seasonal traditions, including koji making in summer, grain loading in autumn and the first distillation in early winter.

• Qingxiang fermentation usually takes 15 to 20 days
• Winter fermentation takes longer
• Brewing and wine culture are presented at the Jiuzhang Cultural Park