# Malthouse (Albion)

**Entity Type:** Building

## Properties

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Category | Victualler |
| Region | Albion |
| Required Tier | [Smiths](../population-tiers/smiths.md) |
| Cycle Time | 30 seconds |
| Dimensions | 5x5 (7x7 with roads) |

## Description

Processes Barley into Malt for beer brewing.

## Costs

**Build Cost:** 3 Timber, 1 Wattle & Daub

**Maintenance:** -8 gold/min, 4 Smiths

## Production

**Input:** [Barley](../goods/barley.md)

**Output:** [Malt](../goods/malt.md)

## Placement

| Requirement | Value |
|-------------|-------|
| Road Required | Yes |
| Warehouse Required | Yes |

## Specialists

| Specialist | Rarity | Type | Effect |
|------------|--------|------|--------|
| [Busy Sprout](../specialists/busy-sprout.md) | Common | Culture | Beer Chain in range: Productivity +10% |
| [Constructivist](../specialists/constructivist.md) | Common | Economic | Refineries in range: Workforce needed -25%, Upkeep cost -50% |

## Related Buildings

- [Barley Farm (Albion)](./barley-farm-albion.md)
- [Brewery (Albion)](./brewery-albion.md)
- [Garum Maker (Latium)](./garum-maker-latium.md)
- [Olive Press (Latium)](./olive-press-latium.md)
- [Soap Boiler (Latium)](./soap-boiler-latium.md)
- [Potter (Latium)](./potter-latium.md)
- [Potter (Albion)](./potter-albion.md)
- [Winery (Latium)](./winery-latium.md)
- [Winery (Albion)](./winery-albion.md)