This is my second attempt at the Munich Dunkel style. For this version I used Munich Malt only and performed a triple decoction. It's a fairly light example of the style but has the flavors I'd expect from a Munich Dunkel
It was brewed back in November 2020 and kegged in Late December after a 3 week lagering period. I've been drinking this beer now for a few months. I feel like every pull from the keg could be the last so it's time for a tasting.
Tasting Notes:
- Aroma:
- Sweet bready malt - like lightly toasted bread. Also get the classic lager yeast aroma. Nothing I can pick out as hop aroma
- Appearance:
- Light brown with a little haze. There are some solids that come with the pour. Two finger head that quickly fades to a thin ring
- Flavor:
- Light toasted bread and the light lager yeast flavor up front. The finish has a light bitterness that offers some balance to the sweet malt. There is a bit of alcohol in the flavor profile but it is smooth
- Mouthfeel:
- Medium bodied, slightly sweet, and smooth. The flavors linger on the palate for quite a while after the sip
- Overall:
- This has a very nice malt character to it. I really like the Munich Dunkel style. I also very much like the later yeast character and enjoy the interplay between the malt and yeast here. This is a fairly strong beer at 6.2%. This doesn't hurt it but does make it more difficult to choose this as a second pour. I'd aim for a bit lower next time.
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