MALTS Meaning and
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Malts, in its noun form, refers to grains that have been germinated and dried before being used for brewing or distilling. The most commonly used grain for malting is barley, but other grains like wheat and rye can also be malted. Malting is a process that involves soaking the grains in water, allowing them to germinate, and then drying them with hot air through a kiln. This process activates enzymes within the grains, which converts their starches into fermentable sugars.
Malts are a crucial ingredient in the production of beer and whisky. In brewing, malted grains provide the main source of sugars that yeast feeds on during fermentation. They also contribute to the flavor, color, and body of the beer. Different malt varieties, depending on how they are malted and roasted, can give beer different characteristics such as sweetness, bitterness, or roasted flavors. In the world of whisky, malts play a significant role in the mash bill, providing the base for fermentation and subsequent distillation.
Malt can also be used as a verb, which refers to the process of preparing grains for brewing or distilling by allowing them to germinate and drying them. In this context, malting is often done by professional maltsters, who carefully control the temperature and moisture levels to achieve the desired malt characteristics.
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Etymology of MALTS
The word "malts" is derived from the Old English word "mealt" or "malt", which itself comes from the Proto-Germanic word "maltaną". It is believed to have originated from the Proto-Indo-European root "mel-d-" meaning "soft" or "to crush". This root is also connected to words such as "meal" and "melt". The term "malts" specifically refers to germinated and dried grains, usually barley, that are used in the brewing process to extract sugars for fermentation.
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