Definition
malting
noun
- the process of converting grain (especially barley) into malt by soaking, germinating, and drying
Usage: brewing industry
Examples
- The malting process takes several days to complete.
- Traditional malting involves carefully controlling temperature and moisture.
- The brewery sources its barley from local malting facilities.
- Malting transforms starches in the grain into fermentable sugars.
- The malting house operates year-round to supply the distillery.
- Quality control during malting is essential for good beer production.