Sparge (Noun)
Meaning
The act of sprinkling or splashing water; "baptized with a sprinkling of holy water"; "a sparge of warm water over the malt".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The brewmaster carefully monitored the sparge of hot water over the hops to ensure maximum extraction of flavor.
- After the accident, the engineer was drenched with a sparge of cold water from the ruptured pipe.
- To rinse the sediment, the winemaker applied a gentle sparge of clear water over the wine vat.
- A soothing sparge of cool water from the fountain provided relief from the summer heat.
- In the malt house, the ancient ritual involved a sacred sparge of water over the barley to promote germination.