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
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ABV:
4.8%-5.3%
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ABW:
3.8%-4.2%
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IBU:
16-25
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Color (SRM):
15-17
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Color (EBC):
30-34
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Original Gravity:
1.048-1.056
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Original Gravity °P:
11.9-13.8
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Final Gravity:
1.014-1.018
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Final Gravity °P:
3.6-4.6
Style info provided entirely or in part by the Brewers Association 2021 beer style guidelines.