malting

British

/ ˈmɔːltɪŋ /

noun

Also called: malt house. a building in which malt is made or stored

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Established in 1868, it is the oldest malting plant in the country and one of the oldest in the world.

From Reuters • Jan. 2, 2023

However, there's increasing interest within the malting and distilling industries to explore a role for older barley varieties.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2023

After the malting operation closed, the building fell into disrepair.

From Washington Post • Dec. 1, 2022

The malting step adds flavor but also a few days to the recipe.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2022

He walked back to Strawberry and began malting the hissing noises that grooms make.

From "The Magician's Nephew" by C. S. Lewis

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