Abstract:n order to gain a deeper understanding of the current research status and hot topics in strong-flavor Baijiu cellar mud,this paper used bibliometric methods based on the Web of Science Core Collection and China National Knowledge Infrastructure to conduct a knowledge graph analysis of 481 Chinese and 86 English publications from 1980 to 2024.The research systematically reviewed the progress of cellar mud research from dimensions such as annual publication volume,authors and institutions,highly cited literature,and keywords and discussed future development trends.The results showed that cellar mud research has increased significantly in the past decade,and related research played a crucial role in improving the quality of strong-flavor Baijiu and promoting the high-quality development of the industry.Chinese scholars such as Huang Zhiguo,Luo Huibo,Zhang Suyi,and Zhang Wenxue have made outstanding contributions in this field,forming influential research teams.Their research mainly focused on cellar mud,artificial cellar mud,hexanoic acid bacteria,and the microbial community structure of cellar mud.This comprehensive analysis could provide important reference for industry researchers to grasp the dynamics of cellar mud research,clarify future directions,and promote scientific research cooperation.