The Munich Dunkel originated in Munich and became popular throughout Bavaria, especially in Franconia. This style typically ranges from deep copper to dark brown with ruby highlights, thanks to its heavy use of Munich malts. However, this particular recipe produces a darker, murkier version.
Its flavor profile is smooth, rich, and complex without being overly heavy, featuring malty notes of toasted breadcrumbs, nuts, and hints of chocolate. Traditional versions tend to have a more pronounced chocolate character. The beer is topped with a creamy, light-to-medium tan head, while hop bitterness remains moderately low but noticeable.
Recipe By: DrHans
Type: All Grain
IBU : 32 (Tinseth)
BU/GU : 0.71
Color : 39 EBC
Carbonation : 2.4 CO2-vol
Pre-Boil Gravity : 1.047
Original Gravity : 1.045
Final Gravity : 1.012
Fermentables (746 g)
303 g - Chateau Maris Otter 4 EBC (40.6%)
247 g - Munich Malt, Germany 18.7 EBC (33.1%)
109 g - Wheat Malt 3.9 EBC (14.6%)
57 g - Carared 47.5 EBC (7.6%)
30 g - Carafa III 1035 EBC (4%)
Hops (23.5 g)
60 min - 9.5 g - Hallertauer Mittelfrueh - 4%...
5 min - 14 g - Hallertauer Mittelfrueh - 4% (...
Miscellaneous
15 min - Boil - 0.25 tbsp - BrewNutri-Z Yeast...
Yeast
0.5 pkg - Angel Yeast Lager-BF27
SnB MINI KEG 9L (copy)
Batch Size : 4 L
Boil Size : 4 L
Post-Boil Vol : 4.17 L
Mash Water : 2.01 L
Sparge Water : 2.43 L
Sparge Water Temp : 78 °C
Boil Time : 0 min
Total Water : 4.44 L
Brewhouse Efficiency: 78%
Mash Efficiency: 78%
Mash Profile
High fermentability
65 °C - 60 min - Temperature
Fermentation Profile (Input into the iGulu F1 Beer Brewer)
Ale
18 °C (2 day ramp) - 20 PSI - 14 days - Primary
19 °C (1 day ramp) - 20 PSI - 1 days - Primary
20 °C - 20 PSI - 2 days - Primary
25 °C - 25 PSI - 3 days - Primary
2 °C - null PSI - 7 days - Primary
Step-By-Step Video Instructions
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is Munich Dunkel?
Munich Dunkel is a brown lager style of Munich beer that is a malt-balanced beer with deeply bready-toasty flavor notes.
What does Munich Dunkel taste like?
Its flavor profile is smooth, rich, and complex without being overly heavy, featuring malty notes of toasted breadcrumbs, nuts, and hints of chocolate.
What is the ABV of Munich Dunkel?
ABV can range anywhere between 4.5%-5.6%.
How to drink Dunkel beer?
A Munich Dunkel pairs well with food especially with roasted or grilled meats.
This ist not a step by step instruction as it spares out making the wort.