technical type

"What is cold brew?"

After Du Kun left, Ji Mo asked Du Mei this question.

Du Mei frowned, very displeased, and reprimanded: "It's just a small way, not worth mentioning."

Seeing this, Ji Mo didn't dare to make him angry, so he didn't want to ask any more questions, so he followed Du Mei to make wine together. Compared with the rough wine making method where everyone worked together to cook and dry the wine, Du Mei's work in the room was obviously much more refined , Ji Mo's eyes lit up, this is what he wants to learn, it looks different from the assembly line.

During the brewing process, Du Mei didn't allow Ji Mo to intervene in asking questions, but only let him watch, and Ji Mo stood obediently in the corner, watching how Du Mei completed each step, also wearing a short coat and showing his arms Du Mei's movements have the beauty of flowing clouds and flowing water. Although the environment is different, in terms of atmosphere, there is a kind of leisurely sitting and watching the clouds roll and the clouds relax.

Atmosphere seems to be very important to wine making. When the same smell diffuses in this room, Ji Mo has a premonition that the wine brewed here will be better than the wine made outside. Of course, the quantity is also larger. Less is enough.

Du Mei used the soaking koji method, first soak the koji in water, wait until it starts, in Ji Mo's eyes, it is dissolved, after the koji gradually dissolves, filter it with a fine cloth, and then put the white rice balls Put the rice balls into the filtered water, mix them well, and put them in a clean jar for packaging. This should be just a step, and they have to wait for fermentation and subsequent filtration and distillation.

Yes, distilling technology has been used in wine making at this time, unlike many travelers who can invent distillation technology in ancient times, at least Ji Mo can't brew better wine through this opportunistic trick now.

As for the ice brew mentioned earlier, I don’t know what kind of brewing method and what kind of wine will be brewed, but the reality that just a noun can increase a little knowledge still tells him that it is obviously more profound and rare. Rare, however, was disliked by Dumei.

Du Mei, who has temporarily sealed the altar, turned to look at Ji Mo, asking, "Do you understand?"

Ji Mo nodded, indicating that he generally knew it, and he didn't dare to raise his voice here. He waited until he walked out of the room before asking Du Mei the key points that he needed to pay attention to. Regarding Ji Mo's comprehension ability, Du Mei nodded slightly and explained to him one by one. Come to think of it, when it comes to this kind of technical matter, there is not much criticism.

At noon, Ji Mo ate with Du Mei. Regardless of being a wine maker, there were only two extra dishes on the meal. The most important thing was probably the pot of wine, which made Du Mei eat happily. With him, the much-loved little disciple, Ji Mo, was also lucky enough to taste half a glass. The small wine glass is not big, but it still made it difficult for him to drink it. .

What kind of winemaker is a winemaker if he can't drink and can't judge the quality of wine?This is like a luthier who can't tell whether the sound of the piano is good or bad, isn't it a laughing stock.

But after a small cup, his face flushed slightly, and sweat broke out on his forehead. Du Mei looked at it and smiled: "Don't worry, the alcohol will get better with time."

Ji Mo controlled the expression on his face and responded, stuffing vegetables into his mouth, desperately suppressing the taste, he still can't get used to it now, take your time, you can always taste it slowly.

In the afternoon, Du Mei was still making wine, and Ji Mo was by his side, but he didn't meet Guo Yuan all afternoon. When they were leaving, they were picked up by adults from various families, knowing that their son had become Du Mei's Disciple, Father Ji received someone outside Du Mei's courtyard, and he was so happy that he put Ji Mo on his neck and asked him to ride a big horse.

Ji Mo was taken aback by the opponent's actions, how old he is, what a shame!However, holding Father Ji's head and pinching his sweaty bun, he also felt the joy of the other party, and after a while, that kind of joy also came up, and he hummed a tune along with the other party.

When I got home and talked about Ji Mo, Ji's mother was also happy: "I heard that these brewers don't take apprentices easily. It's good to have a ranking now, and I won't be afraid in the future."

Obviously, they are all clear about the probationary period, and they never thought that Ji Mo could do this all at once. Father Ji was still worried about the affairs of the Guo family: "Then the Guo family boy was not selected, and I am afraid that there will be some troubles in the future." .”

Mother Ji didn't take it seriously: "What's the trouble, it's as if our family didn't give gifts."

After getting Ji Juhua's letter, they also gave Ji Mo a gift when they sent him there, but they didn't really give money, but those meat and eggs are not all good things.Mother Ji doesn't think there's anything wrong with this at all. If her son is promising, let others be jealous.

Being held in her arms, Ji Mo smacked his forehead blushing, the smell of milk reminded him of the baby days that he wished to forget quickly, he twisted his body and struggled to get out, and ran back to himself The room is rested.

The next morning, after reporting to Du Kun together, Guo Yuan was still a little angry at what he did yesterday, but it must have been taught by his family, and he tried to smile at him, but it seemed very hypocritical.

The two came in together and studied together. In the end, Ji Mo left Guo Yuan behind and became Du Mei's disciple alone. There is a disciple who will not be kicked out just because the probationary period expires. How can Guo Yuan not have some ideas, even if he For a simple child, the feeling of being betrayed will still make people unhappy. If it was shown at the time, it might be okay, but it was suppressed by various things, and then it broke out...

This outbreak occurred in July when the koji was made. As the first disciple to be identified, Ji Mo was lucky enough to get the task of playing the boy in Tsing Yi. Du Kun personally explained the process to Ji Mo, and at Ji Mo's request, took him to see the venue and let him know how every step will be.

It's simple to say, it's just before the sun comes out, face the killing ground, and draw twenty dendrobium water. Because he is a child, the measuring instrument used is not heavy, and what he does is simple, but Ji Mo is cautious. Accompanied by him, he familiarized himself with the venue and procedures to ensure that Yin Ri would not make mistakes that day.

When he walked back this time, Du Kun also admired Ji Mo's meticulousness. This meticulous approach really looked like a winemaker.

When the two were talking happily, Guo Yuan suddenly rushed out and pushed Ji Mo. He appeared suddenly like a small cannonball. Ji Mo was unprepared, and was hit directly. If it wasn't for Du Kun's quick hands , give him a hand, I'm afraid he will be knocked down to the ground directly.

"Eldest brother, you are also facing him. It is clear that he has played a trick and became a master's disciple, but you are still facing him!"

Guo Yuan was aggrieved and angry, and yelled at Du Kun, then turned to beat Ji Mo again, cursing: "You still take my place, you clearly know that I want to be that kid in Tsing Yi!"

Ji Mo was picked up and hugged by Du Kun, condescending, and would not be really hit by Guo Yuan. He hadn't figured out how to get into the current situation, and his face darkened when he heard this. His position is slightly higher, and he has noticed Many people around are looking at this place, and it is not a good reputation to spread it.

"That position wasn't yours in the first place, and I didn't know I would be selected at the time." Ji Mo had heard Guo Yuan talk about this expectation, and the other party was planning to buy blue clothes in advance, so he never thought it would be finalized It turned out to be Ji Mo, and there was only one person in this position.

Guo Yuan was still crying, and Che Jilu was talking back and forth, only catching on to Ji Mo's words of ungrateful snatching of his master and taking his position, as if "I won't listen, I won't listen", Ji Mo didn't care if he listened or not , but also to speak clearly, it is impossible to bear the title of "little man" for no reason.

"That day when I proposed to the big brother to learn new knowledge, it was you who said that you hadn't finished learning, refused to make progress, and wanted to slow down the progress. Since I can learn well and learn more, why do I have to accommodate your progress? Why don’t you go to learn? Don’t we come here to be disciples to learn? It’s just that you don’t want to make progress, but I want to make progress.”

Ji Mo's words were sonorous and well-organized. Compared with Guo Yuan's blind crying, his eyes that were shining with anger were particularly moving.

"I begged the master by myself and passed the master's test, so I was really accepted as a disciple. There is no means, no ungratefulness, such a good master and brother are by your side. Do you have any reason to blame me? Do you think the little boy in Tsing Yi is also funny?"

Making koji has always been a serious matter, and it may seem like a joke to outsiders. Even Ji Mo knows that many of the steps involved may be superstitious. In fact, it does not affect the quality of the koji, but since they are all serious, of course he You must also correct your attitude, let alone whether you believe it in your heart or not, you still have to set an example on the surface.

Compared with him, Guo Yuan only thinks about having fun, as if a child wants to play an important role in a stage play, it is difficult for adults to support him.

It's fine if Guo Yuan doesn't make a scene. After the scene, even Dong Chao, who has always liked him, didn't make any distinctions for him. To put it bluntly, Dong Chao's kind of liking is to tease kittens and puppies. I like it, and I will be happy when I meet him. If I don’t meet, or meet other kittens and puppies, it’s no different to him, and it’s not worth offending the angry master and brother, or the manager of the winery.

Guo Yuan, who didn't understand this, couldn't bear his temper, and was quickly dismissed and returned home. Because of this matter, the two families were still a little unhappy, because of Ji Juhua, or the Guo family and a certain manager. Father Ji even took Ji Mo there, saying it was an apology, but in fact it just showed that the reason was not Ji Mo's fault.