How is barley transformed into malt during the brewing process?

Barley is transformed into malt during the brewing process through a series of steps. First, the barley grains are soaked in water to germinate, then dried in a kiln to stop germination. This process activates enzymes in the barley, converting starches into fermentable sugars. The malted barley is then milled and mixed with hot water to create a MASH, which is heated to extract sugars. Finally, the liquid, known as wort, is separated from the spent grains and boiled with hops before fermentation with yeast to produce beer.