Munich Dunkel with a Decoction - One of the Worlds Greatest Dark Lagers

A full recipe for how to brew a Munich Dunkel.
Using a dark malt blend of Munich, Dark Munich and Carafa malts, with White Labs yeast (WLP 835 German Lager X) and Saaz hops, to create one of the most easily drinkable dark lagers you can find.
**I forgot to mention the mash temperature in the video**
It's doughed-in at 40°c / 104°f. The temperature is raised to 67°c / 152.5°f for a 1 hour mash. Shortly after the mash temperature is reached, the grains are removed for the decoction. The decoction is boiled for 15 minutes and then returned to the mash. The mash is completed and then a 5 minute mash out at 77°c / 170.5°f.
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[@brewandbuild]

***I forgot to mention the mash temperature in the video*** It's doughed-in at 40°c / 104°f. The temperature is raised to 67°c / 152.5°f for a 1 hour mash. Shortly after the mash temperature is reached, the grains are removed for the decoction. The decoction is boiled for 15 minutes and then returned to the mash. The mash is completed and then a 5 minute mash out at 77°c / 170.5°f.

[@paulgroom7597]

Well done mate, I'll be adding this one to my list.

[@brewandbuild]

I love this beer. Hope you like it as well.

[@JohnDoe-es5xh]

Some guys shining through the glass with a pocket torch to show the color. Thanks for the video and chears.

[@brewandbuild]

It has crossed my mind a few times to maybe do that. By the time I get a camera set up, and everything ready, that idea completely slips my mind. Maybe one day. 😁

[@grahamhawes7089]

Love this style. Perfect example of balance. I use Carafa Special III, maybe I’ll have to try out the Special 1 like you use.

[@brewandbuild]

Can definitely see the Special III working well in this also. I think it depends on whether you're trying for more of a milk chocolate smoothness, or a more defined dark chocolate note.

[@chriswhitehouse7065]

Another good beer, might be nicking that recipe 😊 bottled my Vienna lager with Wlp835X on Tuesday, it's a superb yeast isn't it?

[@brewandbuild]

Please nick it, let me know if it works for you. I think 835X is one of the best lager yeasts out there (for the right style anyway). I've even started using it in my Czech Pils on the last 4 brews, not a Bohemian yeast sure, but it's the best Czech Pils I've made.

[@paulschroeter4987]

looks very nice! i love this style beer. ive been wanting to make this beer. at the moment though im fermenting a mexican lager.

[@brewandbuild]

Funny enough, I've got a Mexican lager in the tank that's holding up my next brew as well. Can't complain though, when the only thing standing between you and beer, is more beer. A nice rock and hard place situation. 😁🍺🍺