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
Erdinger Dunkel Clone	18.9 L	5.3%	0	1.054	1.013		All Grain	6219
Dark side of the Munich	23.1 L	5.18%	17.61	1.053	1.014		All Grain	5343
Dark lager	5 gal	6.62%	33.05	1.061	1.010		All Grain	4924
Munich Dunkel	4 gal	6.28%	24.01	1.062	1.014		All Grain	4732
Kristöffersonner	50 L	5.12%	22.71	1.056	1.017		All Grain	3769
Jenewein's "Dark Bier" München Dunkel 1 gal #A03	1 gal	5.19%	18.61	1.048	1.008		All Grain	3664
Ein Dunkel, bitte	6 gal	4.86%	27.74	1.049	1.012		All Grain	3543
Awesome Recipe	50 L	5.89%	14.84	1.060	1.015		All Grain	3320
Dunkel Hofbrau	5.5 gal	5.53%	0	1.056	1.014		All Grain	3147
Chocolate Chip Cookie Lager	5 gal	4.97%	8.67	1.053	1.016		extract	3089

Newest Munich Dunkel Recipes

Title	Size	ABV	IBU	OG	FG	Color	Method	Views
Munich Dunkel	120 L	5.66%	15.2	1.051	1.008		All Grain	8
91年コラボ　ウッドダークラガー N198	2370 L	4.92%	0	1.050	1.012		All Grain	7
Munich Dunkel	5.5 gal	5.66%	39.64	1.060	1.017		All Grain	26
Dunkel 6	23 L	5.21%	17.94	1.051	1.011		All Grain	45
Dunkel	5.5 gal	5.46%	31.48	1.050	1.009		All Grain	30
All VA Dunkel	5 gal	6.89%	25.42	1.062	1.010		All Grain	20
SCHWARTZER BLACK	27 L	4.76%	32.03	1.043	1.007		All Grain	36
Munich Dunkel	10 L	4.94%	23.86	1.051	1.014		All Grain	58
Munich Dunkel	5 gal	5.04%	29.56	1.052	1.013		BIAB	38
Bigstar Dunkel	40 L	4.47%	6.22	1.041	1.007		All Grain	46

Fermentables Used In Munich Dunkel Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Country	Category	Type	Color	PPG	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Munich Dark 20L	228		Grain	specialty malt	20°L	34	54%	4% - 100%
Munich - Light 10L	225		Grain	specialty malt	10°L	33	59%	4% - 100%
German - Carafa II	187	German	Grain	roasted malt	425°L	32	4%	1% - 33%
German - Melanoidin	137	German	Grain	roasted malt	25°L	37	5%	1% - 57%
German - Pilsner	130	German	Grain	base malt	1.6°L	38	38%	5% - 100%
Weyermann - Munich Type II (Dark)	101	DE	Grain	specialty malt	10°L	37	51%	4% - 100%
Weyermann - Munich Type I	74	DE	Grain	specialty malt	6°L	38	55%	9% - 100%
American - Chocolate	73	American	Grain	roasted malt	350°L	29	4%	0% - 23%
German - Carafa III	70	German	Grain	roasted malt	535°L	32	3%	1% - 7%
American - Pilsner	57	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	221	3.75	45%	4% - 100%
Tettnanger	188	4.5	51%	10% - 100%
Magnum	112	15	45%	4% - 100%
Saaz	85	3.5	42%	6% - 100%
Perle	84	8.2	49%	5% - 100%
Hallertau Hersbrucker	68	4	44%	8% - 100%
Domestic Hallertau	54	3.9	58%	11% - 100%
Hallertau Tradition (Germany)	39	5	52%	13% - 100%
Northern Brewer	23	7.8	48%	11% - 100%
Northern Brewer - Hallertau	22	4.1	63%	14% - 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%
American - Chocolate	3	American	Grain	roasted malt	350°L	29	33%	17% - 50%
Flaked Barley	2		Adjunct	raw	2.2°L	32	45%	25% - 65%
American - Caramel / Crystal 40L	2	American	Grain	crystal malt	40°L	34	37%	33% - 40%
Caramel / Crystal 60L	2		Grain	crystal malt	60°L	34	58%	50% - 66%
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%

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	225	Fermentis / Safale	Lagers	.105	High	83%	48°F	72°F
White Labs - German Bock Lager Yeast WLP833	64	White Labs	Lagers	Med-High	Medium	73%	48°F	55°F
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast S-23	59	Fermentis / Safale	Lagers	.105	High	82%	48°F	72°F
Wyeast - Munich Lager 2308	41	Wyeast	Lagers	0.09	Medium	72%	48°F	56°F
White Labs - German Lager Yeast WLP830	40	White Labs	Lagers	Medium	Medium	76.5%	50°F	55°F
Wyeast - Bavarian Lager 2206	32	Wyeast	Lagers	0.09	Med-High	75%	46°F	58°F
Mangrove Jack - Bavarian Lager M76	28	Mangrove Jack	Lagers	n/a	Medium	77.5%	45°F	57°F
Lallemand - LalBrew Diamond Lager	26	Danstar	Lagers	High	High	80%	50°F	59°F
Imperial Yeast - L17 Harvest	18	Imperial Yeast	Lagers		Medium	70%	50°F	60°F
Wyeast - Bohemian Lager 2124	18	Wyeast	Lagers	0.09	Medium	75%	48°F	58°F

Other Ingredients Used In Munich Dunkel Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Type	Use	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Gypsum	130	Water Agt	Mash	17%	0% - 100%
Whirlfloc	101	Fining	Boil	71%	0% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate)	92	Water Agt	Mash	25%	0% - 100%
Epsom Salt	78	Water Agt	Mash	14%	0% - 50%
Lactic acid	66	Water Agt	Mash	74%	0% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous)	59	Water Agt	Mash	30%	0% - 100%
Baking Soda	51	Water Agt	Mash	17%	0% - 100%
Irish Moss	48	Fining	Mash	74%	0% - 100%
Chalk	32	Water Agt	Mash	25%	0% - 100%
Yeast Nutrient	28	Other	Boil	28%	0% - 99%

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