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
BJCP Style GuideTop 10 Munich Dunkel Recipes
Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bayer |
21 L | 4.84% | 22.1 | 1.053 | 1.016 | All Grain | 6068 | |
Black Forest |
5.5 gal | 5.68% | 22.5 | 1.052 | 1.009 | All Grain | 5131 | |
dunkel |
5 gal | 4.48% | 18.12 | 1.047 | 1.013 | extract | 4424 | |
Dark side of the Munich |
23.1 L | 5.18% | 17.61 | 1.053 | 1.014 | All Grain | 3869 | |
Warsteiner Dunkel Clone |
5.5 gal | 5.27% | 21.15 | 1.051 | 1.011 | All Grain | 3823 | |
Erdinger Dunkel Clone |
18.9 L | 5.3% | 0 | 1.054 | 1.013 | All Grain | 3442 | |
Dark lager |
5 gal | 6.62% | 33.05 | 1.061 | 1.010 | All Grain | 3274 | |
Munich Dunkel |
7.5 gal | 5.83% | 20.62 | 1.058 | 1.014 | All Grain | 3107 | |
Kristöffersonner |
50 L | 5.12% | 22.71 | 1.056 | 1.017 | All Grain | 3059 | |
Awesome Recipe |
50 L | 5.89% | 14.84 | 1.060 | 1.015 | All Grain | 2317 |
Newest Munich Dunkel Recipes
Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Munich Dunkel BIAB |
34 L | 4.72% | 0 | 1.048 | 1.012 | All Grain | 8 | |
Dunkle |
11 gal | 5.26% | 27.94 | 1.048 | 1.007 | All Grain | 15 | |
Munich Dunkel Experiment Jan 2023 |
11 gal | 5.1% | 21.1 | 1.051 | 1.013 | All Grain | 64 | |
Munich Dunkel |
12 L | 5.46% | 18.22 | 1.055 | 1.014 | BIAB | 16 | |
Calibration Dunkel |
18 L | 5.1% | 22.55 | 1.050 | 1.011 | All Grain | 22 | |
dunkel |
5 gal | 5.31% | 24.24 | 1.054 | 1.013 | All Grain | 56 | |
Muddy Waters |
12.5 gal | 6% | 26.6 | 1.059 | 1.013 | All Grain | 25 | |
bock, german dark |
5 gal | 5.24% | 24.88 | 1.052 | 1.012 | extract | 28 | |
Old Bear Dark |
5.5 gal | 5.23% | 27.41 | 1.056 | 1.016 | All Grain | 25 | |
Munich Dunkel |
21 L | 5.14% | 26.45 | 1.046 | 1.007 | All Grain | 25 |
Fermentables Used In Munich Dunkel Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Munich Dark 20L | 216 | Grain | specialty malt |
20°L
|
34 | 54% | 4% - 100% | |
Munich - Light 10L | 207 | Grain | specialty malt |
10°L
|
33 | 59% | 4% - 100% | |
German - Carafa II | 146 | German | Grain | roasted malt |
425°L
|
32 | 4% | 1% - 33% |
German - Pilsner | 117 | German | Grain | base malt |
1.6°L
|
38 | 36% | 5% - 100% |
German - Melanoidin | 109 | German | Grain | roasted malt |
25°L
|
37 | 5% | 1% - 57% |
American - Chocolate | 58 | American | Grain | roasted malt |
350°L
|
29 | 4% | 0% - 23% |
German - Carafa III | 57 | German | Grain | roasted malt |
535°L
|
32 | 3% | 1% - 7% |
Weyermann - Munich Type II (Dark) | 46 | DE | Grain | specialty malt |
10°L
|
37 | 60% | 6% - 97% |
German - CaraMunich II | 44 | German | Grain | crystal malt |
46°L
|
34 | 11% | 2% - 90% |
German - Vienna | 43 | German | Grain | base malt |
4°L
|
37 | 27% | 1% - 90% |
Hops Used In Munich Dunkel Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Average AA | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|
Hallertau Mittelfruh | 156 | 3.75 | 46% | 9% - 100% |
Tettnanger | 146 | 4.5 | 51% | 11% - 100% |
Magnum | 77 | 15 | 48% | 9% - 100% |
Saaz | 65 | 3.5 | 42% | 6% - 100% |
Perle | 64 | 8.2 | 50% | 5% - 100% |
Hallertau Hersbrucker | 60 | 4 | 43% | 8% - 100% |
Domestic Hallertau | 50 | 3.9 | 57% | 11% - 100% |
Hallertau Tradition (Germany) | 22 | 5 | 52% | 13% - 100% |
Northern Brewer - Hallertau | 18 | 4.1 | 64% | 14% - 100% |
Northern Brewer | 18 | 7.8 | 49% | 11% - 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% |
Belgian - Special B | 2 | Belgian | Grain | roasted 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 | 155 | Fermentis / Safale | Lagers | .105 | High | 83% | 48°F | 72°F |
White Labs - German Bock Lager Yeast WLP833 | 57 | White Labs | Lagers | Med-High | Medium | 73% | 48°F | 55°F |
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast S-23 | 50 | Fermentis / Safale | Lagers | .105 | High | 82% | 48°F | 72°F |
White Labs - German Lager Yeast WLP830 | 35 | White Labs | Lagers | Medium | Medium | 76.5% | 50°F | 55°F |
Wyeast - Munich Lager 2308 | 31 | Wyeast | Lagers | 0.09 | Medium | 72% | 48°F | 56°F |
Wyeast - Bavarian Lager 2206 | 23 | Wyeast | Lagers | 0.09 | Med-High | 75% | 46°F | 58°F |
Mangrove Jack - Bavarian Lager M76 | 20 | 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 | 15 | White Labs | Lagers | Medium | Med-High | 72% | 50°F | 55°F |
Imperial Yeast - L17 Harvest | 12 | 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 |
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Gypsum | 77 | Water Agt | Mash | 19% | 0% - 100% |
Whirlfloc | 67 | Water Agt | Boil | 77% | 0% - 100% |
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 49 | Water Agt | Mash | 26% | 0% - 100% |
Epsom Salt | 42 | Water Agt | Mash | 12% | 0% - 50% |
Irish Moss | 35 | Fining | Boil | 67% | 0% - 100% |
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) | 34 | Water Agt | Mash | 35% | 0% - 100% |
Lactic acid | 32 | Water Agt | Mash | 76% | 0% - 100% |
Baking Soda | 29 | Water Agt | Other | 15% | 0% - 100% |
Chalk | 20 | Water Agt | Mash | 24% | 0% - 92% |
Yeast Nutrient | 15 | Other | Boil | 30% | 0% - 99% |