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Wort is the liquid that is fermented into beer. It can be made in two ways that have the same result. One is to mix water with malt syrup. The other is to run water through the malt to dissolve the sugars. This is what is mixed with the yeast to create the alcohol.

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Is wort a word?

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What plant is used for making beer?

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