Dark European Lager - Munich Dunkel

Characterized by depth, richness and complexity typical of darker Munich malts with the accompanying Maillard products. Deeply bready-toasty, often with chocolate-like flavors in the freshest examples, but never harsh, roasty, or astringent; a decidedly m

Flavor Profile: Dominated by the soft, rich, and complex flavor of darker Munich malts, usually with overtones reminiscent of toasted bread crusts, but without a burnt-harsh-grainy toastiness. The palate can be moderately malty, although it should not be overwhelming or

Ingredients: Grist is traditionally made up of German Munich malt (up to 100% in some cases) with the remainder German Pilsner malt. Small amounts of crystal malt can add dextrins and color but should not introduce excessive residual sweetness. Slight additions of roa

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Top 10 Munich Dunkel Recipes

Title	Size	ABV	IBU	OG	FG	Color	Method	Views
dunkel	5 gal	4.48%	18.12	1.047	1.013		extract	4965
Dark side of the Munich	23.1 L	5.18%	17.61	1.053	1.014		All Grain	4404
Erdinger Dunkel Clone	18.9 L	5.3%	0	1.054	1.013		All Grain	4370
Dark lager	5 gal	6.62%	33.05	1.061	1.010		All Grain	3921
Munich Dunkel	7.5 gal	5.83%	20.62	1.058	1.014		All Grain	3668
Kristöffersonner	50 L	5.12%	22.71	1.056	1.017		All Grain	3324
Awesome Recipe	50 L	5.89%	14.84	1.060	1.015		All Grain	2726
Jenewein's "Dark Bier" München Dunkel 1 gal #A03	1 gal	5.19%	18.61	1.048	1.008		All Grain	2668
Dunkel Hofbrau	5.5 gal	5.53%	0	1.056	1.014		All Grain	2226
Chocolate Chip Cookie Lager	5 gal	4.97%	8.67	1.053	1.016		extract	2219

Newest Munich Dunkel Recipes

Title	Size	ABV	IBU	OG	FG	Color	Method	Views
Dunkel	21 L	4.48%	24.26	1.052	1.018		All Grain	16
AHA Degobah Dunkel	5.5 gal	5.2%	23.97	1.052	1.012		All Grain	16
Belgian Dubbel	23 L	6.24%	21.82	1.055	1.007		All Grain	30
Summer Kviek Ale 1	38 L	5.71%	16.18	1.055	1.012		All Grain	35
Awesome Recipe	4.5 gal	6.8%	28.11	1.062	1.010		All Grain	20
The Man fron DUNKLE V2	20.8 L	5.78%	21.75	1.051	1.007		All Grain	31
Mexican Style Dark Lager	310 gal	5.12%	27	1.047	1.008		All Grain	31
Muenchen-2	20 L	5.59%	21.49	1.054	1.011		All Grain	26
Dunkel	10 L	4.97%	19.03	1.049	1.011		BIAB	24
Munich Dunkel	7 gal	5.65%	26.71	1.052	1.009		All Grain	37

Fermentables Used In Munich Dunkel Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Country	Category	Type	Color	PPG	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Munich Dark 20L	223		Grain	specialty malt	20°L	34	54%	4% - 100%
Munich - Light 10L	219		Grain	specialty malt	10°L	33	59%	4% - 100%
German - Carafa II	164	German	Grain	roasted malt	425°L	32	4%	1% - 33%
German - Melanoidin	122	German	Grain	roasted malt	25°L	37	5%	1% - 57%
German - Pilsner	122	German	Grain	base malt	1.6°L	38	37%	5% - 100%
American - Chocolate	65	American	Grain	roasted malt	350°L	29	4%	0% - 23%
German - Carafa III	65	German	Grain	roasted malt	535°L	32	3%	1% - 7%
Weyermann - Munich Type II (Dark)	65	DE	Grain	specialty malt	10°L	37	59%	6% - 100%
German - Vienna	50	German	Grain	base malt	4°L	37	27%	1% - 90%
American - Pilsner	48	American	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	37	41%	2% - 89%

Hops Used In Munich Dunkel Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Average AA	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Hallertau Mittelfruh	176	3.75	45%	9% - 100%
Tettnanger	166	4.5	50%	10% - 100%
Magnum	91	15	46%	9% - 100%
Perle	74	8.2	48%	5% - 100%
Saaz	69	3.5	41%	6% - 100%
Hallertau Hersbrucker	63	4	43%	8% - 100%
Domestic Hallertau	51	3.9	57%	11% - 100%
Hallertau Tradition (Germany)	29	5	53%	13% - 100%
Northern Brewer - Hallertau	19	4.1	63%	14% - 100%
Cascade	18	7	43%	8% - 100%

Steeping Grains Used In Munich Dunkel Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Country	Category	Type	Color	PPG	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
American - Carapils (Dextrine Malt)	4	American	Grain	crystal malt	1.8°L	33	43%	23% - 100%
German - Carafa II	4	German	Grain	roasted malt	425°L	32	59%	17% - 100%
Aromatic Malt	3		Grain	specialty malt	20°L	35	58%	25% - 100%
Flaked Barley	2		Adjunct	raw	2.2°L	32	45%	25% - 65%
Caramel / Crystal 60L	2		Grain	crystal malt	60°L	34	58%	50% - 66%
American - Chocolate	2	American	Grain	roasted malt	350°L	29	33%	17% - 50%
Special B	2		Grain	crystal malt	115°L	34	19%	13% - 25%
Honey Malt	2		Grain	crystal malt	25°L	37	75%	50% - 100%
German - CaraMunich III	2	German	Grain	crystal malt	57°L	34	58%	50% - 67%
German - Melanoidin	2	German	Grain	roasted malt	25°L	37	46%	16% - 75%

Yeasts Used In Munich Dunkel Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Laboratory	Type	Alcohol Tolerance	Flocculation	Attenuation	Min. Temp	Max. Temp
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast W-34/70	190	Fermentis / Safale	Lagers	.105	High	83%	48°F	72°F
White Labs - German Bock Lager Yeast WLP833	58	White Labs	Lagers	Med-High	Medium	73%	48°F	55°F
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast S-23	55	Fermentis / Safale	Lagers	.105	High	82%	48°F	72°F
White Labs - German Lager Yeast WLP830	37	White Labs	Lagers	Medium	Medium	76.5%	50°F	55°F
Wyeast - Munich Lager 2308	34	Wyeast	Lagers	0.09	Medium	72%	48°F	56°F
Wyeast - Bavarian Lager 2206	29	Wyeast	Lagers	0.09	Med-High	75%	46°F	58°F
Mangrove Jack - Bavarian Lager M76	22	Mangrove Jack	Lagers	n/a	Medium	77.5%	45°F	57°F
Wyeast - Bohemian Lager 2124	18	Wyeast	Lagers	0.09	Medium	75%	48°F	58°F
White Labs - Southern German Lager Yeast WLP838	16	White Labs	Lagers	Medium	Med-High	72%	50°F	55°F
Imperial Yeast - L17 Harvest	14	Imperial Yeast	Lagers		Medium	70%	50°F	60°F

Other Ingredients Used In Munich Dunkel Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Type	Use	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Gypsum	96	Water Agt	Mash	19%	0% - 100%
Whirlfloc	83	Water Agt	Boil	74%	0% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate)	66	Water Agt	Mash	26%	0% - 100%
Epsom Salt	54	Water Agt	Mash	13%	0% - 50%
Irish Moss	45	Fining	Boil	70%	0% - 100%
Lactic acid	42	Water Agt	Mash	76%	0% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous)	42	Water Agt	Mash	34%	0% - 100%
Baking Soda	34	Water Agt	Mash	17%	0% - 100%
Chalk	23	Water Agt	Mash	25%	0% - 100%
Yeast Nutrient	19	Other	Boil	33%	0% - 99%

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