Definitions

1. noun

a plant that produces malt, especially a type of grain such as barley or wheat used in brewing or distilling.

“The brewery uses high-quality malt to produce its craft beers.”

2. verb

to soak grain in water, especially to prepare it for use in brewing or distilling.

“The maltster malted the barley to bring out its full flavor.”

3. noun

a mixture of germinated cereal grains, especially barley, which has been dried in a process that stops its germination, used in baking, brewing, or distilling.

“The recipe requires a special type of malt to make the traditional Scottish shortbread.”