Hey folks: Plan to brew over New years day and do not have time to stop by the LBS. I am making a porter and was wondering how the recipe would change if I swapped out crystal 60 for caramunich.Thanks
crystal 60 compared to caramunich
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The cara munich will have more toast/biscuit like qualities than the crystal 60.
If you use American crystal 60 the difference will be more pronounced. I find the American specialty malts to be a bit more one dimensional.
I guess candy/burnt sweetness compared to toasted is a fair description per the manufacturers.
If you use American crystal 60 the difference will be more pronounced. I find the American specialty malts to be a bit more one dimensional.
I guess candy/burnt sweetness compared to toasted is a fair description per the manufacturers.
Anthony_Lopez
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I have used it as a substitute in my IPA for American Crystal 60 and I was quite happy with it. It definitely gave my beer a little more depth. I was only using .75 pounds of crystal 60, so it wasn't a ton of Caramunich...
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Thanks I wanted a more toasty flavor and less sweetness. My recipe is for .5 lb.
I also have an IPA on deck so maybe I might try that as well. A lot of brewing going down this weekend, trying for 3...but we'll see.
Happy New Year guys
I also have an IPA on deck so maybe I might try that as well. A lot of brewing going down this weekend, trying for 3...but we'll see.
Happy New Year guys
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