Malt beer is a sweet, low-alcohol beer (0%–1% ABV) that is brewed like regular beer but without fermentation, which is avoided by adding the yeast at about 0° C. It is made from barley malt syrup, sugar, yeast, hops, and water.
It is sometimes called "malta" or "wheat soda." It is considered to be nutritious and is sometimes given to nursing mothers.
Malt beer is popular in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Brazil. German malt beer is called Malzbier ; Vitamalz is a popular brand.
Danish brands include Tuborg Supermalt and Powermalt. In the United Kingdom, Danish malt drinks have become popular amongst the South Asian community and have been sold in their dedicated supermarkets since the 1970s.
Nesher Malt, a non-alcoholic beer, is made in Israel.
Varieties of malt beer are also popular in Latin and Caribbean countries.
West African brands include Guinness Malt, Amstel Malt, Maltex, and Maltini. These are sold as energy drinks.
Famous quotes containing the words malt and/or beer:
“And malt does more than Milton can
To justify God’s ways to man.”
—A.E. (Alfred Edward)
“prohibition makes you
want to cry
into your beer and
denies you the beer
to cry into”
—Don Marquis (1878–1937)