A This vs. That grain question.

Schnitzengiggle said:

I've done a little research, and I mean a little, but I haven't come up with an answer to this question.

What is the difference between Caramel Munich and Caramunich?

or

Caramel Vienna and Caravienne?

I aske because on Brewmaster's Warehouse website thet offer Caramel Munich, and Weyermann Caramunich.

I run into recipes that call for CaraVienne or Caramunich, but Brewmaster's lists not Caravienne, only Caramel Vienna.

They list Caramel Pils, so I assume that is CaraPils, or am I wrong, just trying to get a grasp on some of the ingredients that are confusing me.

My LHBS sells malts they list as Belgian such as: CaraVienne, CaraMunich, Caramel Pils, Special B, etc...

I'm just trying to get my head around some confusion, please help.

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Schnitzengiggle said:

So if a brew shop doesn't have Caramunich, but does have Caramel Munich, or Caravienne opposed to Caramel Vienna, I should assume that these are the same "type" of malted grain?

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noeldundas said:

Yes, CaraMunich and CaraVienne are registered trademarks of Weyermann.

So if they don't carry Weyermann they may have similar but differently named products. It's not the exact same thing, but it will be a fine substitute, as it will be very close.

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