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
German Origin Lager · Brewers Association 2025
Dunkels do not offer an overly sweet impression, but rather a balance between malt and dark malt sweetness and hop character.
Light brown to brown
Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present
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.
Very low to low, with attributes typical of noble-type hops.
Medium-low to medium
Fruity esters and diacetyl should not be present
Low to medium-low
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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.