Partially fermented wort remaining after any stage of a process of brewing; this wort used in the preparation of lower-quality drinks, vinegar, etc. Frequently in plural Compare "wash".
Origin
Mid 17th century. From after- + wort.
Definition of after-wort in US English:
after-wort
noun
rare
Partially fermented wort remaining after any stage of a process of brewing; this wort used in the preparation of lower-quality drinks, vinegar, etc. Frequently in plural Compare "wash".