I am trying to understand the difference between cara-vienna/cara-munich vs light/medium crystal malt. From what I've read they are very similar and can be used interchangably? If so, why would you use a cara malt over a crystal malt? Are all 'cara' malts essentially crystal malts?
Also, I would like to understand what these grains taste like in the final product. I was hoping someone could give me examples of commercial beers that have a heavy flavor of the following malts so I can get an understanding of their taste. I've read descriptions of the flavors, but tasting is worth a 1000 words.
Munich
Vienna
Honey Malt
Amber Malt
Biscuit Malt
Special B Malt
Cara-Munich
Cara-Vienna
Thanks.
Also, I would like to understand what these grains taste like in the final product. I was hoping someone could give me examples of commercial beers that have a heavy flavor of the following malts so I can get an understanding of their taste. I've read descriptions of the flavors, but tasting is worth a 1000 words.
Munich
Vienna
Honey Malt
Amber Malt
Biscuit Malt
Special B Malt
Cara-Munich
Cara-Vienna
Thanks.