Soda shop order (4)

I believe the answer is:

malt

(Other definitions for malt that I've seen before include "Grain product used in beer and whisky" , "Ingredient of beer" , "Germinated and kiln-dried grain used in brewing and distilling" , "Grain prepared for brewing or distilling" , "Brewing material" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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