{"product_id":"truebru-munich-dunkel-advanced-all-grain-beer-kit-6-gal","title":"TRUEBRÜ Munich Dunkel | Advanced All Grain Beer Kit | 6 Gal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRUEBRÜ Munich Dunkel\u003c\/strong\u003e is an advanced all-grain recipe kit built to produce a rich, smooth and highly traditional Bavarian dark lager. \u003cstrong\u003eEvery malt in this kit is Weyermann malt imported from Germany.\u003c\/strong\u003e The grist is driven almost entirely by Munich I and Munich II malts, creating layers of toasted bread crust, fresh-baked bread and deep malt richness without becoming sugary, roasty or heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small addition of Carafa Special III develops the deep copper-brown color and subtle cocoa depth expected in the style without harsh roast character. Melanoidin malt reinforces the rich, bread-crust malt character traditionally developed through decoction mashing. Hallertau Mittelfrüh provides smooth bitterness and a restrained floral, spicy and herbal noble-hop character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich Munich malt, toasted bread crust, light cocoa and gentle nuttiness lead into a smooth, clean lager finish. Bitterness is restrained and balanced, keeping the beer malt-forward without becoming sweet or cloying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced Step-Mash Recipe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is an advanced all-grain kit that uses a multi-step mash. An electric brewing system or other mash setup with accurate temperature control is highly recommended.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e145°F for 20 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e156°F for 50 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e168°F mashout for 10 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewers using a non-temperature-controlled mash tun can still complete the step mash through carefully calculated boiling-water infusions or by using a decoction mash, but accurate volume and temperature calculations are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimplified Single-Infusion Option\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor brewers who cannot perform the full step mash, mash at \u003cstrong\u003e153°F for 60–75 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by an optional 168°F mashout. The beer will still remain within style, although attenuation and malt expression may differ slightly from the intended step-mash version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Decoction Mashing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecoction is the traditional Munich Dunkel mash method. A thick portion of the mash is removed, heated and boiled, then returned to the main mash to raise its temperature. A double decoction repeats the process for a second temperature step. Decoction can build intense malt depth and Maillard character, but it also adds considerable time and complexity to brew day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis recipe intentionally does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e require decoction. A small amount of melanoidin malt is included to help reinforce the rich, layered malt character associated with decocted German lagers while keeping the process practical for modern all-in-one systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecipe Targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 gallons into the fermenter; approximately 5 gallons finished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Gravity: 1.054\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal Gravity: 1.013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV: 5.4%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIBU: 23\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: 19 SRM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbonation: 2.4 volumes CO₂\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned around 67% brewhouse efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12.81 lb freshly measured grain bill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 sealed 1 oz packages of Hallertau Mittelfrüh hops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhirlfloc and measured yeast nutrient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete printed recipe card with mash schedule, water volumes, fermentation schedule and style targets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 2.75 oz of the included hops and discard the remaining 0.25 oz. We keep the hop packs sealed rather than opening and repackaging them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYEAST IS NOT INCLUDED AND IS SOLD SEPARATELY.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended liquid yeast:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oyl-114-bayern-lager\" style=\"color:#2b00ff;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOmega OYL-114 Bayern Lager\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended dry yeast:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dry-yeast-diamond-lager\" style=\"color:#2b00ff;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLallemand Diamond Lager\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Additional suitable options include \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fermentis-w-34-70\" style=\"color:#2b00ff;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafLager W-34\/70\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cellarscience-german-weihenstephan-lager\" style=\"color:#2b00ff;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellarScience GERMAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a cold-fermented 6-gallon lager, use an appropriately sized starter or sufficient packs\/sachets according to the yeast manufacturer's pitching guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater salts are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e The recipe is designed around reverse-osmosis water and includes the target water profile and measured salt additions on the recipe card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshly assembled and packaged to order by TrueBrü Homebrew Supply.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TrueBrü Homebrew Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50941029515521,"sku":"TBAG002","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/7731\/7633\/files\/truebru-munich-dunkel-all-grain-kit.png?v=1792839459","url":"https:\/\/truebru.com\/products\/truebru-munich-dunkel-advanced-all-grain-beer-kit-6-gal","provider":"TrueBrü","version":"1.0","type":"link"}