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Vocabulary Entry
malt
|noun • verb
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N
noun
Grain that has been soaked, germinated, and dried, often used in brewing and distilling.
Example Sentences
"The brewer used a special type of malt for his craft beer."
"Barley is a common grain for making malt."
"Malt is essential in the production of whiskey."
V
verb
To prepare grain, especially barley, for brewing by soaking it in water and allowing it to germinate.
Example Sentences
"They malt the barley for a few days before drying it."
"The process starts when they malt the grain to develop enzymes."
"He learned how to malt the grains to create different beer flavors."