How is Chinese rice wine different from Japanese sake?

Chinese rice wine (米酒) typically uses a traditional qu (酒曲) starter and is brewed at lower alcohol (4-12% ABV), resulting in a sweeter, lighter body. Japanese sake uses a more polished rice and koji mold for a drier profile. HODN rice wine is fresh-pressed and unpasteurized for maximum aroma.

What is the shelf life of fresh-pressed Chinese rice wine?

HODN fresh-pressed rice wine has a 12-month shelf life when unopened, thanks to gentle pasteurization. After opening, refrigerate and consume within 30 days for optimal flavor. We do not use artificial preservatives.

Can HODN OEM low-alcohol or sugar-free rice wine?

Yes. HODN offers low-alcohol (0.5-4% ABV) rice wine variants and sugar-free recipes under private label. We also produce rice wine with functional ingredients (goji, longan, osmanthus) for premium importers.