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Simpel Dunkel

Specifics

Style:

Category:	Dark Lager
Number:	04B

Characterized by depth and complexity of Munich malt and the accompanying melanoidins. Rich Munich flavors, but not as intense as a bock or as roasted as a schwarzbier.

Commercial Examples: Ayinger Altbairisch Dunkel, Hacker-Pschorr Alt Munich Dark, Paulaner Alt Münchner Dunkel, Weltenburger Kloster Barock-Dunkel, Ettaler Kloster Dunkel, Hofbräu Dunkel, Penn Dark Lager, König Ludwig Dunkel, Capital Munich Dark, Harpoon Munich-type Dark Beer, Gordon Biersch Dunkels, Dinkel Acker Dark. In Bavaria, Ettaler Dunkel, Löwenbräu Dunkel, Hartmann Dunkel, Kneitinger Dunkel, Augustiner Dunkel.

Brew Date:

October 10, 2014

Yield:

5 gallons

Color (SRM/EBC):

14.7/29

Bitterness (Calc):

13.8 IBU (Rager)

Batch No:	69
Target OG:	1.056
Status:	Primary

General Information

Method:	All Grain

Method:

All Grain

Scale Recipe

Malts and Grains

1.70 pounds

American Munich Malt

Color (L):	10 °L
Info/Use:	Sweet, toasted flavor and aroma. For Oktoberfests and malty styles.

14.8% of grist

5.76 pounds

American Wheat Malt

Color (L):	2 °L
Info/Use:	Light flavor and creamy head. For American weizenbier, weissbier and dunkelweiss.

50.2% of grist

1.72 pounds

Belgian Biscuit Malt

Color (L):	23-25 °L
Info/Use:	Warm baked biscuit flavor and aroma. Increases body. Use in Belgian beers.

15% of grist

2.30 pounds

Belgian Caravienne Malt

20% of grist

11.48 pounds

Total Grain Weight

0% of grist

Hops

0.60 ounces

Hallertauer Hersbrucker

Region:	Germany
AAU Range:	2 - 5%
Notes:	Pleasant, spicy, mild, noble, earthy aroma.
Typical Use:	Aroma, finishing.
Substitution:	Hallertauer Mittelfrueh, Mt. Hood, Liberty, Crystal, NZ Hallertau Aroma
Example:	Lager, Pilsner, Bock, Wheat; Wheathook Wheaten Ale; German style lagers

4.5% Leaf @ 60 minutes
Type: Flavor
Use: Boil

2.7 AAUs

Yeast

Name:	Weihenstephan Weizen
Manufacturer:	Wyeast
Product ID:	3068
Type:	Wheat
Flocculation:	Low
Attenuation:	75%
Temperature Range:	64–75°F
Amount:	50 ml

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