malty

American  

[mawl-tee] / ˈmɔl ti /

adjective

maltier, maltiest

1. of, like, or containing malt.

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ˈmalty 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

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

So instead, we turned to quintessentially festive flavors and ingredients like dark, malty stouts, Irish cream liqueur, whiskey, chocolate, and lots and lots of green food coloring.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2022

Poitín’s flavor profile is variously described as malty, earthy or grassy, so taste your bottle first before you decide how to use it in cocktails.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 9, 2022

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