Before leaving, Ning Xi'er handed the wine recipe she had prepared in advance to Liao Yueming.
Liao Yueming opened it to take a look, and if there was anything he didn't understand, he could ask him in person.
The brewing technology in Dayan was underdeveloped, and distillation was the main method.
Wine brewed using this method not only has a low alcohol content but also insufficient purity, affecting its taste.
What Ning Xi'er gave him was the most advanced ancient brewing technology stored in the material space.
Modern brewing techniques, such as fermentation tanks and temperature controllers, cannot be implemented here. Furthermore, while modern technology increases yield and efficiency, it also sacrifices the original flavor of the wine...
Ning Xi'er combined the advantages of ancient and modern brewing techniques, adding a distillation step to the existing technology of Dayan.
Repeated distillation can continuously improve the purity of the liquor.
Medical alcohol has a higher concentration. In this era, it is impossible to precisely control the concentration to 75%, but Liao Yueming tried to purify it to a higher concentration, which was still useful.
In addition, Ning Xier instructed that, in addition to concentration and purity, the key to the quality of wine is to control the quality of the raw materials used in brewing.
This includes brewing water, yeast, and rice flour, among other things.
The better the quality and taste of the water, the better the base flavor of the wine.
Well water is the worst, spring water is the best.
Regarding yeast starter, the Dayan people have passed down the knowledge for generations and have learned to make yeast starter using Polygonum hydropiper, but they need to sprinkle mother yeast powder on the surface.
Ning Xi'er retrieved a high-quality master melody, precisely blended in modern times, from the material space. Its duration was much longer, far exceeding that of any master melody preserved by any family in this era.
Ning Xi'er suggested that Liao Yueming use the original melody she had given him directly, and keep a small amount as a backup.
Each time a new melody ferments, a small portion is left behind, becoming its own unique master melody.
At the same time, Ning Xi'er also provided two recipes for making yeast in the recipe she gave.
One method involves adding licorice to Polygonum hydropiper, while another involves adding mulberry leaves to Polygonum hydropiper...
All of these contribute to releasing the unique flavor of the yeast.
Ning Xi'er also provided two suggestions on how to make the yeast starter.
One method is to seal it and air-dry it in the shade, then place it outdoors to air-dry.
Another method is to place it directly outdoors and heat it to promote fermentation.
These two methods are simplified from those of well-known modern brewing companies.
As for the rice flour used to make yeast, glutinous rice flour is the best, and the quality of glutinous rice flour also affects the quality of yeast.
The importance of the quality of grains used in brewing alcohol goes without saying.
Ning Xier concluded that when brewing technology is mature, the quality of water, mother yeast, glutinous rice flour, and sorghum determines the quality of the liquor.
The brewing method was provided by Ning Xi'er, and the quality of the mother koji was the best in the world. This gave Liao Yueming a significant head start.
He can produce high-quality drinking wines of different specifications and grades by focusing on the water source, the process of making the mother yeast, and the selection of grains.
As for the peach blossom wine we'll be drinking tonight, the method for making it is even simpler.
It's impossible to simply mix peach blossoms into the grain during the steaming process of brewing, without requiring repeated distillation...
It was primarily intended for women and scholars, and only required one distillation at most.
Furthermore, we can expand upon this concept and create other fragrant wines made from flowers, such as osmanthus wine.
Ning Xier instructed Liao Yueming that after mastering the brewing techniques, he should focus on building a strong brewing team.
To ensure that once sales channels are established, and to save on transportation costs, production bases can be set up in other regions, such as Qi and Jin, with Yongning as the main production center.
Even if not everyone is suited for winemaking, workers who have participated in the winemaking process understand better the difficulty and dedication required in its production compared to other wines...
It also makes it easier to sell to people.
Liao Yueming suddenly understood and was overwhelmed with excitement.
The recipe for the wine given by the divine physician was certainly valuable, but what was even more precious was the physician's vision and foresight.
He concluded that even if the miracle doctor didn't practice medicine, he would definitely achieve great success in business.
Ning Xi'er had the guards unload two carriages, which were filled with two sealed vats of spiritual spring liquid.
She had prepared it beforehand.
Ning Xi'er gave it to Liao Yueming and told him that the water inside, after her careful preparation, had the effects of refreshing the mind and curing diseases.
Ning Xi'er told him not to use it yet, and to try to find the best spring water as the source for brewing.
As his market for brewed wine gradually expands, Ning Xi'er anticipates that many people will inevitably try to take advantage of him.
With so many people on the production line, not all of them are necessarily reliable.
Money talks, and someone will always manage to get their hands on the method of making it, or even get a piece of the original melody...
Ning Xi'er instructed him to add a small amount of the two jars of "water" she had given him to the original spring water to further enhance its flavor...
Even though everything else can be copied, the two jars of "water" given by Ning Xi'er, which others couldn't obtain or could only get small amounts of diluted version of, could never compete with Liao Yueming's...
Liao Yueming was deeply impressed.
With the help of a wise and far-sighted physician, his wine business was guaranteed to be extremely profitable and a sure thing.
But the miracle doctor is about to leave, and Liao Yueming deeply regrets that he will not be able to learn from or consult with such a brilliant and talented person in the future...
Seeing Liao Yueming's visibly disappointed expression, Ning Xi'er chuckled, "Perfect timing, I have something I need your help with..."
Liao Yueming's eyes suddenly brightened, and thus, she was able to maintain contact with the miracle doctor for a long time.
But upon hearing about the desolate realm, they became extremely curious not only about the divine healer's identity but also...
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