Definition

A person who works in a facility where malt is produced, typically for brewing beer.

Example

The maltman carefully monitored the temperature during the malting process.

Conversation

I met a really interesting guy at the brewery yesterday.

Oh really? What did he do?

He’s a maltman, and he was explaining the whole malting process to me.

That sounds fascinating! I had no idea there was so much to it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'maltman' originates from Old English, where 'malt' (meaning a grain that has been soaked, germinated, and dried) refers to the process of malting, and 'man' (meaning a person) indicates a person who works with malt. Therefore, a maltman is a person who is involved in the malting process, typically in brewing or distilling.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'man' who works with 'malt' — a maltman is someone who handles the grain that has been prepared for brewing.

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