Grain, usually barley, that has been soaked, allowed to germinate, and then dried, used especially in brewing and distilling. noun
The brewery uses high-quality malt to produce its beer.
Malt is a key ingredient in the production of whiskey.
A beverage made from malted grain, especially a malted milkshake. noun
She ordered a chocolate malt at the diner.
The ice cream shop offers a variety of malts and milkshakes.
To convert grain into malt by soaking it in water, allowing it to germinate, and then drying it. verb
The barley is malted before being used in the brewing process.
They malt the grains in a controlled environment to ensure quality.