A malt beverage is a drink made from fermented grains, primarily barley, which is malted to convert starches into sugars. This process involves soaking the grains in water, allowing them to germinate, and then drying them to stop the germination. The sugars produced during malting are essential for fermentation, where yeast converts them into alcohol and carbon dioxide. Malt beverages can include a variety of drinks, such as beer, malt liquor, and malted milk. They are often characterized by their rich flavors and can range from sweet to bitter, depending on the ingredients and brewing methods used.