malty

American  

[mawl-tee] / ˈmɔl ti /

adjective

maltier, maltiest

1. of, like, or containing malt.

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malty British  

/ ˈmɔːltɪ /

adjective

1. of, like, or containing malt

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Other Word Forms

• maltiness
  noun

Etymology

Origin of malty

First recorded in 1810–20; malt + -y ¹

Example Sentences

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malty maltier

Replacing some or all of the water in bread dough with pickle brine adds subtle acidity and depth—something savory and almost malty in the background.

From Salon ● May 28, 2026

I’ve heard carob described as tasting like “nutty cardboard,” but if you’re evaluating it on its own merits without comparing it to chocolate, it can have a pleasant, malty and nutty flavor.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 8, 2024

The balsamic vinegar may also seem like an odd ingredient, but it’s a great stand-in for malty, subtly sweet Chinese black vinegar that’s made from rice.

From Washington Times ● Jan. 2, 2024

At first I enjoyed its chew and malty, mellow tang just plain, with butter and salt, next to a pile of salad.

From New York Times ● Feb. 7, 2022

The school that plumps for malty Rabbits and the other that goes for milky ones are equally emphatic in their choice.

From The Complete Book of Cheese by Brown, Robert Carlton

These aren't your typical ballpark pretzels — they're maltier and the side of beer cheese is an absolute must.

From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2022

David said he was expecting more variation among them, and recalled that years ago blended Scotches were maltier and peatier.

From New York Times ● Mar. 16, 2018

You can’t assemble a list of English ales without a proper bitter—the UK’s maltier answer to the American IPA—and Fuller’s ESB is perhaps the most iconic.

From Golf Digest ● Jul. 16, 2017

"With fried chicken you get a heavy amount of caramelization, and maltier beers can provide some lovely, resonant flavors," says Alex Davis, general manager at the Library Alehouse in Santa Monica.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2016