Definition of "barm" [barm]

• The yeasty foam that rises to the surface of fermenting malt liquors. (noun)

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• "A large apron -- which Clarice called a barm-cloth -- protected the dress from stain."
• "AlcoholAfter the liquid cools, yeast is added to form barm, which is put into fermentation tanks to convert the sugars into alcohol."
• "I am assuming the "hops liquid natural starter" is a "barm", either traditional ale beer barm or simply liquid natural starter with hops added in."