schnapps

Schnapps is a concept that is formed with two terms: Water Y burning. The idea of Water can refer to the liquid that lacks taste, color and odor and that has molecules made up of one oxygen atom and two hydrogen atom (H2O). The term can also refer to any liquid obtained by emulsifying, dissolving or infusing fruits or plants.

Regarding the concept of burning, it is an adjective that allows to qualify what burns or what causes burning. Something fiery, in this way, generates a feeling of heat.

Distillation is an essential process for the production of a brandy.

What is brandy

It is called schnapps to a alcoholic beverage which is obtained through a process of distillation. It is produced from the fermentation of different cereals, fruits and other products of agricultural origin.

Fermentation takes place when certain microorganisms act on the sugars in the raw material and generate alcohol. Specifically, of the saccharose present in the plant, grain or fruit, the ethanol.

The fermented product is then subjected to distillation. The brandy is, in essence, the ethanol in question diluted in water. As it has a high alcohol content, it is considered that brandy is a drink spirit.

Historical tour

It is estimated that distillation was initially applied to obtain perfumes. The passage of time led to the process being used to produce alcoholic beverages as well.

The Arabs played a fundamental role as they created the you will let and the alembics used to distill. In these vessels equipped with ducts Liquids could be heated to separate the distilled substances.

The Arab incursion into Spanish territory contributed to spreading these techniques on the European continent. At the beginning of the Middle Ages, the methods used to achieve distillation had already been perfected.

Cognac is a brandy that is consumed in many countries.

Different types of spirits

It is important to consider that there is no single class of brandy. To all spirits that are made by means of the distillation of an alcoholic fermentation they can be called this way.

A first classification allows us to distinguish between the simple spirits and the complex spirits. In the first case, the resulting drink maintains the flavors originals of the production process, while complex spirits are added ingredients that do not form alcohol.

Simple spirits are the most popular. The whiskey, the Ron, the tequila and the brandy they are part of this group.

Cereal-based products

Whiskey can be mentioned as a cereal brandy. It usually occurs with corn, wheat, barley or rye and contemplates different varieties, such as bourbon.

The vodka It is another cereal brandy. Its preparation requires the use of species with a high starch content, such as wheat or the rye.

The fermentation of rice, meanwhile, allows to obtain sake. To this typical drink of Japan it is also known as rice wine.

Grape brandies

The grape spirits or spirits of wine they are widely consumed worldwide. The brandy, the pisco, the cognac and the staple They are among the best known.

It is interesting to mention that, sometimes, the name of the drink depends on the region or of certain characteristics. The cognacFor example, it is a particular brandy. However, the definition of each product varies and may even be stipulated according to local laws.