Maltings refers to a process by which barley grains are sprouted and then heated to stop germination, leading to the development of enzymes that are used in the production of beer and other alcoholic beverages. Synonyms for maltings include malt house, malthouse, maltery, and malt plant. These synonyms are often used interchangeably to refer to the facility or building where the malting process takes place. Other related terms that are commonly used include maltster, which refers to a person who operates a maltings facility, and malt grains, the grains that have undergone the malting process and are used in brewing and other processes.