Hop-drying kiln 4 Letters Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from August 24, 2024
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Updated Aug 24, 2024
Hop-drying kiln Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to the Hop-drying kiln crossword clue for the August 24, 2024 edition of Irish Daily Mail Quick crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 4 letters. Start with O and end with T, and the possible solutions are OBIT, OMIT, OAST.
The answer is OAST.
The clue "Hop-drying kiln" corresponds to the answer "OAST." An oast, also known as an oast house, is a specialized kiln used historically in the brewing industry to dry hops, which are essential in beer production. The structure typically has a conical roof and a vent at the top to allow the hot air to escape during the drying process. Oast houses were particularly common in regions of England where hop cultivation was widespread. The word "oast" is closely associated with traditional brewing practices and is a distinctive feature in the landscape of hop-growing areas