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
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
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%

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