oast
An oast, also known as an oast house, is a building designed for kilning (drying) hops. Hops are the cone-like flowers of the hop plant, Humulus lupulus, and are a crucial ingredient in the brewing of beer, providing bitterness, flavor, and acting as a preservative. The process of drying hops is essential to reduce their moisture content, allowing them to be stored and transported without spoiling.
Oasts are typically characterized by their distinctive conical roofs, often topped with a cowl or vent that
Historically, oasts were a common feature in hop-growing regions, particularly in England, where they were integral