German Lagers: Munich Dunkel
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 Profile: 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 Profile: Very low to low, with attributes typical of noble-type hops.
- Bitterness: Medium-low to medium
- Fermentation: Fruity esters and diacetyl should not be present
- Body: Low to medium-low
- ABV: 4.8%-5.3%
- ABW: 3.8%-4.2%
- IBU: 16-25
- Color (SRM): 15-17
- Color (EBC): 30-34
- Original Gravity: 1.048-1.056
- Original Gravity °P: 11.9-13.8
- Final Gravity: 1.014-1.018
- Final Gravity °P: 3.6-4.6
Style info provided entirely or in part by the Brewers Association 2021 beer style guidelines.
2 Munich Dunkel Reviewed
| Beer | Brewery | Rate Avg. | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Certified Lager Boy | Solemn Oath Brewery | 7.87 |
|
Eastside Dark | Lakefront Brewery | 6.48 |
Highest Rated In Style
- 7.87 Certified Lager Boy by Solemn Oath Brewery
- 6.48 Eastside Dark by Lakefront Brewery