Chen Gang
Time-Honored BrandChen Gang · Fujian · Founded
Chen Gang wine, a traditional liquor from Longyan, Fujian, is renowned for its unique 'sinking jar' brewing technique and mellow flavor, embodying the Hakka winemaking culture.
Brand Story
Chen Gang wine originates from Longyan, Fujian, with a history tracing back to the Ming and Qing dynasties (c. 1368-1911). Legend has it that local Hakka ancestors, while brewing rice wine, accidentally discovered that sinking the fermented mash to the bottom of the jar imparted a richer taste and distinctive aroma, thus developing the 'sinking jar' (chen gang) technique. During the Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Longyan's brewing workshops flourished, and Chen Gang wine became a local specialty often used in rituals, festivals, and hospitality. In the Republican era (1912-1949), the craft was passed down among folk, mostly in family workshops. In the 1950s, the local government consolidated these workshops into a state-owned brewery, systematically preserving and scaling up production. Chen Gang wine is not just a beverage but a vital carrier of Hakka culture, reflecting the Hakka people's diligence, wisdom, and reverence for nature. Its brewing technique integrates local water, soil, climate, and microbial environment, making it a significant representative of western Fujian's culinary heritage.
Signature Products
Made from glutinous rice and red yeast rice, brewed using the sinking jar technique. Full-bodied, sweet, with a distinctive roasted aroma. (50-150 RMB/bottle)
Aged in cellars for years, amber in color, rich aroma, smooth and lingering finish. Ideal for banquets and collection. (200-500 RMB/bottle)
Elegantly packaged, containing either the aged or classic version. A specialty gift from western Fujian, conveying Hakka culture. (300-800 RMB/box)
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Located in: Fujian（福建）
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Cultural Note
The brewing technique of Chen Gang wine employs traditional solid-state fermentation, using glutinous rice, red yeast rice, and a special medicinal yeast. The process involves soaking rice, steaming, cooling, mixing with yeast, placing in jars, sinking the mash, pressing, and aging. The core step is 'sinking the jar' (chen gang), where the fermented mash settles to the bottom during the later stage, allowing full contact with the liquid to develop its unique flavor. This technique relies on the local climate and microbial environment, embodying the wisdom of traditional Hakka brewing.
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When was Chen Gang founded?
Chen Gang was founded in null, originating in Fujian, Fujian, primarily in the Liquor & Spirits field.
What is the signature product of Chen Gang?
Its signature product is Chen Gang Wine (Classic). See the "Signature / Buy Online" section on this page for more products and shopping links.
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