Description
Process of steeping, germinating, and drying grain to convert it into malt
Technical
Malting is the process of steeping, germinating, and drying grain to convert it into malt. Germination and sprouting involve a number of enzymes to produce the changes from seed to seedling and the malt producer stops this stage of the process when the required enzymes are optimal. Among other things, the enzymes convert starch to sugars such as maltose, maltotriose and maltodextrines.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
biscuitytoastynuttycaramel-likeearthy
Wine Analogy
Similar to the effect of oak aging in Chardonnay, adding toasted notes
Coffee Analogy
Reminiscent of light roast coffee beans with cereal undertones
Perfume Analogy
Like warm grain accords in amber-based fragrances
Culinary Applications
Scotch whiskyScotlandCreates fermentable sugars and develops characteristic flavors
Malt vinegarEnglandProvides the base malt for acetic acid fermentation
Malt syrupMiddle EastConcentrates the sugars produced during malting
Dietary
VeganVegetarianHalalKoshergluten