How many degrees of alcohol are generally divided into?

The degree of wine refers to the volume percentage of ethanol in the wine. It is usually expressed as a volume ratio at 20°C. For example, a 50-degree wine means that 100 ml of wine contains ethanol. 50 ml (20°C). Alcohol content is generally calculated by volume, so "Vol." will be added after the alcohol concentration to show the difference from weight calculation.

You may know the most about 53-degree, 52-degree, and 45-degree liquors. Some people think that the degrees of those liquors are very meaningful. In fact, many of them are related to craftsmanship. However, the origin of 53% liquor does have a certain scientific basis.

Scientific experiments show that under standard conditions, when 53.94ml of ethanol (alcohol) is added to 49.83ml of water, the volume of the mixed solution is 100ml, not 103.77ml, and the alcohol content is 53°. This shows that ethanol molecules and water molecules can shrink in size when they fuse. At this time, water molecules and alcohol molecules are most strongly associated.

At present, the strength of many liquors on the market is determined based on their own craftsmanship. What kinds of liquors are there on the market now? Guizhou Deyu Xiaoliu found a summary of liquors ranging from 33 to 72 degrees:

33-degree Moutai

34-degree knocking down the well

35-degree Niu Lanshan, Wuliangchun, Jiangxiaobai, Ginseng Story, etc.

36 degrees Red Star, Guirendo, Aochun-Gold Medal

37 degrees Chrysanthemum White

38 degrees Luzhou Laojiao, Shanzhuang Laojiu

39 degrees Shuijingfang

40 degrees Jincongtai

41 degrees Kouzijiao

42 degrees Langjiu, Hetao King, Yanghe-Haizhilan, Shuanggou-Sujiu

43% Maotai Liquor

44% Gubeichun

45% Fenjiu, Baiyunbian,

46% Yanghe, Zhuhai-Harmonious Impression, Kouzijiao-Five Years

47% Hengshui Laobaigan

48% Xifeng Wine, Wenjun-Fengqiuhuang

49-degree Wuliangye

50-degree Wuliangye, Gujinggong

51-degree Moutai Hanjiang Liquor, Zhenquan Special Brew

52% Wuliangye, Yanghe, Jiuguijiu, Xifengjiu, Shuijingfang, Yipinjingzhi, Hengshui Laobaigan, etc.

53% Maotai, Langjiu, Xijiu, Guotai, Diaoyutai and other sauces Fragrant wine

54% Shuijingfang, Guomidong Liquor

55% Fenjiu, Xifeng-Huashan Sword 30 Years

56% Red Star,

59% Fenjiu

60% Wuliangye, Mentou Donkey Wine, Niulanshan, Red Star Erguotou

61% Shuijingfang< /p>

62 degrees Laobaigan

63 degrees Baofeng national color and fragrance

64 degrees Shuanggou Daqu

65 degrees seed wine

66% Dream of Red Mansions

67% Mentou Donkey Wine

68% Wuliangye, Shuanggou Zhenbaofang, Mentou Donkey Wine

69% Gujing Gong Original Liquor

70% Langyatai Original Liquor

71% Langyatai——Xiaolanggao

72% Saihanba Liquor——Original Puree Liquor

It seems that there are liquors with various degrees between 33-72, not just some of them. I think the degree mainly depends on the craft of the liquor, the drinking habits of different regions, etc.

Although the quality of liquor cannot be judged by its alcohol content, high-quality high-end liquors are almost all high-alcohol liquors (mostly around 50 degrees), and there are only a small number of high-end liquors among low-alcohol liquors. ), based on the knowledge of physical chemistry, we can know that the higher the alcohol content in liquor (ethanol is an organic solvent), the higher the alcohol content, the more aroma and flavor substances can be dissolved in liquor, making the liquor taste richer and fuller.

Low-alcohol liquor may undergo "hydrolysis" during the storage process, which will affect the taste of the wine and is not suitable for long-term storage. Therefore, many wine lovers now look for high-alcohol liquor when collecting and storing it. Such as 53% high-quality Maotai Xiangkunsha wine (pictured above)! More information and knowledge about liquor can be found here.

Author: Xiaoliu (deyujiuye666)