maltster

American  

[mawlt-ster] / ˈmɔlt stər /

noun

1. a maker of or dealer in malt.

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maltster British  

/ ˈmɔːltstə /

noun

1. a person who makes or deals in malt

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Etymology

Origin of maltster

First recorded in 1325–75, maltster is from the Middle English word malt(e)stere. See malt, -ster

Example Sentences

Interspersed among the food recipes are drink recipes showcasing Fremont Mischief spirits, which also rely on local makers: the growers, millers and maltsters of grain in the Skagit and Willamette valleys.

From Seattle Times

United Malt is the world's fourth-largest commercial maltster, producing bulk malt for brewers, craft brewers, distillers and food companies.

From Reuters

As one of the largest independent craft maltsters in the United States, we are highly dependent on the bountiful agricultural region in which we reside.

From Seattle Times

"If it's spring barley and most of it's gone flat, then we probably will struggle to make the very stringent specifications our maltsters demand."

From BBC

“There’s been a lot of talking with other maltsters to understand the nature of the beast,” Davy said.

From Washington Times