mash

Meanings

• noun

  A mixture of ingredients, typically including grains, water, and enzymes, that is mashed and then fermented to produce alcoholic beverages such as beer or whiskey.

  - "The brewery produces a variety of mashes for different types of beer."
  - "The distillery uses a special mash to make their award-winning whiskey."

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Pronunciation

1. /mæʃ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mash
dash , splash , flash , rash

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Variants

List of all variants of mash that leads to same result
mash , mashed , mashes , mashing , MASH , mash note , mash notes , mash-up , sour mash , sour mashes , bangers and mash

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Etymology

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From Old English 'mascan', meaning 'to knead'. The word 'mash' comes from the Old English verb 'masian', which means 'to knead or work with the hands'. In the context of brewing and distilling, 'mash' refers to the initial mixture of ingredients that is mashed and then fermented to produce alcohol.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'mash' is also used in the context of potatoes, where it refers to the process of cooking and crushing potatoes to create a thick, porridge-like consistency.

2. In the context of brewing and distilling, the temperature and length of time that the mash is held at is crucial in determining the final flavor and character of the alcoholic beverage.

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Related Concepts

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1. mashing: The process of mixing and heating the ingredients to create a mash in brewing and distilling.

2. malt: A key ingredient in the production of mash, malt is a grain that has been soaked in water and then dried to allow it to germinate. The germinated grain is then roasted to produce the malted barley used in the mash.

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Culture

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In the context of brewing and distilling, mash holds significant cultural and historical importance. The process of creating a mash is a crucial step in the production of beer and whiskey, and has been practiced for thousands of years. Mash has also been referenced in literature, music, and art. For example, in the novel 'Ulysses' by James Joyce, the character Leopold Bloom visits a brewery and reflects on the process of making mash.

How to Memorize "mash"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large vat or container filled with a mixture of grains, water, and enzymes. Imagine the mixture being mashed and stirred to create a thick, porridge-like consistency.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mash' with the process of making a thick, porridge-like mixture. Think of the texture and consistency of the mixture.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'mash' as 'Making Alcoholic Substances Happily'. This can help you remember the meaning of the word.

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