Munich-Style Dunkel
German Origin Lager · Brewers Association 2025
- OG
- 1.048 – 1.056
- FG
- 1.014 – 1.018
- ABV
- 4.8 – 5.3 %
- IBU
- 16 – 25
- Color
- 15 – 25 SRM
- CO₂
- – –
Notes
Dunkels do not offer an overly sweet impression, but rather a balance between malt and dark malt sweetness and hop character.
Color
Light brown to brown
Clarity
Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present
Malt aroma & flavor
Malt character is low to medium, with chocolate, roast, bread, or biscuit aromas and flavors contributed by using dark Munich malt or other specialty malts.
Hop aroma & flavor
Very low to low, with attributes typical of noble-type hops.
Bitterness
Medium-low to medium
Fermentation character
Fruity esters and diacetyl should not be present
Body
Low to medium-low
Brew to this style
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Style guideline data is the work of its respective publishers, reproduced here for reference: BJCP · Brewers Association · Norbrygg · SHBF · Danske Øldommere.