CaraAmber and its substitute

Post #1 made 15 years ago
Good day,

My first kit beer is brewing in my cupboard but I have already decided to go All-Grain as I would like to have more control over the flavours and aroma of my beer.

Before I start, I would like info on the following :

I understand what CaraAmber is and was wondering if it could be substituted with amber malt or Cara 50 or Cara 20 Malt? This is for the standard All Amarillo Pale Ale on this forum. My next question is what is the difference between Cara 50 and Cara 20. Can you believe that my local HBS OWNER does not know and said something along the line of "... I only sell the stuff"!!!! :o

Thank you for your time!

Post #2 made 15 years ago
Here is a cut and paste from my grain supplier that might help.Hope it helps.
Best Caramel Malt Pils (2-3°L)
Best Caramel Malt Pils will aid in foam development and head retention as well as add extra body to your
beer. This malt is best used in lager beers of all types including Pilsner, Light Lager and Bock beers.
Best Caramel Malt Light (10-20°L)
Best Caramel Malt Light will increase beer body, improve malt aroma, will add a deep saturated color and will add a full, mellow malt flavor to your finished beer. This malt is an excellent addition in Oktoberfest or
Marzen beers, Maibock and Hefe Weizen.

Best Caramel Malt (30-40°L)
Best Caramel Malt 1 will lend a fuller body, improved malt aroma and deep red color to your finished beer. This malt is best used in beers of all types requiring an extra malt emphasis such as Red Ale,Red Lager, Scottish Ale, Alt Beer and Brown Ale.
Weyermann CaraFoam (1.7-2.4°L)
Full-bodied malt that improves foam and head retention.
Weyermann CaraHell (8.1-11.8°L)
Full-bodied, deep colored malt that improves aroma, and has a full, round flavor.
Weyermann CaraRed (15.6-19.3°L)
Full-bodied and great for creating a malty flavor as well as a deep red tone.
Weyermann CaraAmber (23.1-30.6°L)
Great for improving flavor stability this malt creates fullness, and enhances color.
Weyermann CaraMunich III (53.1-60.6°L)
Increases fullness, malty flavor, and color in darker beer styles.
Weyermann CaraAroma (130-170°L)
Promotes a deep red color this full bodied malt gives off a great aroma and is perfect for darker beer styles.
CaraFa Type I (300-375°L), Type II (413-450°L), Type III (488-563°L)
Promotes deeper aroma and color for darker beers.
CaraFa Special Type I (300-375°L), Type II (413-450°L), Type III (488-563°L)
Dehusked roasted barley that adds aroma, color, and body while promoting a mild and smooth flavor.
AWOL

Post #4 made 15 years ago
shibolet wrote:check this out:
viewtopic.php?f=87&t=337

Thank you shibolet, that will do the trick! I cannot wait to get into this!
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