1. people who make malt by soaking and drying grain, especially barley, for use in brewing or distilling

Examples

• The maltsters carefully monitored the temperature during the drying process.
• Local maltsters supplied barley malt to the nearby brewery.
• Traditional maltsters use floor malting techniques passed down through generations.
• The guild of maltsters met to discuss new quality standards.
• Modern maltsters employ automated systems to control moisture levels.
• Several maltsters in the region formed a cooperative to share resources.