roastier; roastiest
: having the flavor or aroma of something (such as coffee or malt) that has been roasted
The balance of sweet, bready malt, hop bitterness, and roasty, coffee-like notes make a complex addition to any recipe and a delightful pairing.—
Matt Gelsthorpe
Matt GelsthorpeAll tequilas offer a base level of roasty vegetal notes …—John deBary
John deBaryFrom pale lagers … to the darkest, roastiest stouts and porters, the diverse styles of beer can match any food, any time, anywhere.—Nora McGunnigle
Nora McGunnigleThe oil is impossibly dense with peanut flavor, richer and roastier than toasted sesame oil.—Matthew Korfhage
Matthew KorfhageWhen the roux achieves a rich nut brown—the color of a hazelnut's skin—and a glossy texture, the mixture should have a deep, rich color and a roasty aroma.—Joe Crea
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The Maple Robust Porter, called a Canadian Mounties Porter, has flavors of dark caramel with moderate, and roasty malt notes reminiscent of fall and the change in the season.
—Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
Not when there’s lamb ragu, sous vide, or 8 pounds of roasty baby backs to be made.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
The other is The Wolf: 18-year Elijah Craig, a 14.1% ABV stout aged in an 18-year Elijah Craig bourbon barrel giving the beer notes of caramel, roasty cinnamon, and a hint of dark berry.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2024
The thigh meat had a perfect textural crispy exterior and a deep roasty flavor.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2024
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Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
Not when there’s lamb ragu, sous vide, or 8 pounds of roasty baby backs to be made.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
The other is The Wolf: 18-year Elijah Craig, a 14.1% ABV stout aged in an 18-year Elijah Craig bourbon barrel giving the beer notes of caramel, roasty cinnamon, and a hint of dark berry.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2024
The thigh meat had a perfect textural crispy exterior and a deep roasty flavor.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Roasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roasty. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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