[a10t2]

Stocking up on some specialty malts and apparently Weyermann is no longer making their ~20 SRM CaraVienna malt. Anyone know if CaraRed is the same stuff rebranded, or at least something comparable? Any other thoughts on a replacement? I'll update if Weyermann gets back to me.

[brewday]

I've been under the impression that Dingemans Cara 20 is their Caravienne.

[RPIScotty]

I've been under the impression that Dingemans Cara 20 is their Caravienne.

Cara20 is a nice malt. It is Dingemans CaraVienna.

[neddles]

I have used MFB Caravienne quite a bit and find it a very nice malt. Recommended.

[HoosierBrew]

Another +1 to Dingemanns Cara20.  Good stuff.

[denny]

Carared is different.  I sub regular old C20.

[Wort-H.O.G.]

i use quite often and like carared . nice color, body, and malt aroma contribution without over powering...rich and less sweet.

[PORTERHAUS]

I love Caravienne malt. I'm not familar with Carared or other brands version of Caravienne. I needed .75 lb of Caravienne in a recipe once and the LHBS was out so I subbed .5 lb of C-20 and a .25 lb of Honey malt. To me Caravienne isn't just some C-20, it has a slight toasty sweetness, which is where I thought the Honey malt might come in to play well. It worked out ok. It would be like trying to sub Crystal for Caramunich, that is another rather unique malt.

[a10t2]

Thanks for all the input. It looks like my options for the time being (other than Briess) are the CaraRed and Chateau CaraRuby, so I guess I'll try both out and go from there.

[erockrph]

Castle renamed all their malts in the past year or so. The CaraRuby may simply be their new name for CaraVienne.

[denny]

Castle renamed all their malts in the past year or so. The CaraRuby may simply be their new name for CaraVienne.

Doubt it.  Cararuby has been around a long time.  Oakshire has been using it for years.

[Thirsty_Monk]

Thanks for all the input. It looks like my options for the time being (other than Briess) are the CaraRed and Chateau CaraRuby, so I guess I'll try both out and go from there.

Is this for your new brewery? Ask your BSG rep for clarification.

[brewinhard]

I've been under the impression that Dingemans Cara 20 is their Caravienne.

Yes.  I think this would be your best sub.