[Iliff Ave]

So I assume that caramunich is caramel munich malt while normal caramel malt it two row. Is this correct? What can I expect from caramunich I? I assume it would just be maltier but still provide sweetness when compared to the regular stuff? I am planning to do an APA with continental malts so I am considering using this but don't want to overdo it.

[Frankenbrew]

So I assume that caramunich is caramel munich malt while normal caramel malt it two row. Is this correct? What can I expect from caramunich I? I assume it would just be maltier but still provide sweetness when compared to the regular stuff? I am planning to do an APA with continental malts so I am considering using this but don't want to overdo it.

This is an excellent question. I'm sorry that I don't really have an answer for you, but I look forward to the more knowledgeable minds on the forum chiming in.

I have often substituted crystal 60 for CaraMunich malt in recipes that have Munich malt in them already, like a saison. I haven't felt as though the beers have been missing anything, but that's sort of how I operate, the "keep it simple" method of brewing with a large dose of "RDWHAHB" thrown in.

Thanks for asking the question. Let's hear what the master brewers have to say.

[Stevie]

Nope - http://www.themadfermentationist.com/2013/02/caramunich-isnt-caramelize-munich-and-9.html?m=1

[beersk]

Nope - http://www.themadfermentationist.com/2013/02/caramunich-isnt-caramelize-munich-and-9.html?m=1

Interesting! So they're the same thing, basically... I guess I'm not that surprised.

[HoosierBrew]

Yep, they're just good quality German crystals. I sub them in for regular crystals in American styles pretty regularly.

[Iliff Ave]

Thanks for the info! That will definitely change how I approach using it in the future.