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malt
[mawlt]
noun
germinated grain, usually barley, used in brewing and distilling.
any alcoholic beverage, as beer, ale, or malt liquor, fermented from malt.
whisky, as Scotch, that is distilled entirely from malted barley.
verb (used with object)
to convert (grain) into malt by soaking it in water and allowing it to germinate.
to treat or mix with malt, malt extract, etc.
to make (liquor) with malt.
verb (used without object)
to become malt.
to produce malt from grain.
malt
/ ɔː /
noun
cereal grain, such as barley, that is kiln-dried after it has germinated by soaking in water
See malt liquor
short for malt whisky
verb
to make into or become malt
to make (something, esp liquor) with malt
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of malt1
Example Sentences
Sir Geoff's academic work saw him invent the barley abrasion process - which involves deliberately damaging the protective husk of grains to speed up the process of malting.
Missing maps include a malt whisky map of Scotland, and several maps relating to Gogerddan, the principal estate of the old county of Cardiganshire in the 17th century.
Plans to allow English whisky makers to use the term "single malt" have led to a backlash by Scottish distilleries and politicians.
A blend of straight high rye bourbon and American single malt whiskey, Lodestar has won awards and makes a great gift.
Roasted and ground lupin, chickpea, malted barley, and chicory are amongst the major ingredients the company works with, along with an undisclosed natural flavouring.
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