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Jiu jing (Wine classic) was the first extant comprehensive and systematic Chinese monograph on the technology of yeast production and wine brewing. It was written by Zhu Hong (1050‒1125), courtesy name Yizhong, style name Wuqiuzi, later style name Dayinweng. Born in Wucheng (present-day Huzhou, Zhejiang), Zhu Hong received his jinshi degree in the third year (1088) of the Yuanyou era of Song. He served as court gentleman consultant and at the Imperial Archives. Leaving his official post in the first year (1102) of the Chongning era, Zhu Hong moved ...