maltiness
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A sweet, slightly toasted grain taste in drinks like beer or whisky
- noun
- /ˈmɔltɪnəs/
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sabor a malta
- In the glass, the rich maltiness of the stout was evident, drawing him in for another sip.
Examples
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Medium-bodied and smooth caramel maltiness make finding the first seasonal release of this brew a tradition at the Great Taste.
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Wonderfully smooth caramel maltiness and a clean and crisp finish.
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Oktoberfest from Central Waters Brewing of Amherst, Wisconsin, has firm maltiness yet is clean.
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The beer had a delightful maltiness that complemented its hoppy flavor.
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As he savored the whisky, he noted the rich maltiness that lingered on his palate.
How Malty
Surface Forms
maltiness singular
maltinesses plural
Morphology
Etymology
Maltiness comes from malt, which is grain that has been 'made to start growing' and then dried to give a sweet, toasted flavor. So maltiness is the taste of that sweet, toasted grain you find in beer and whisky.