DMZ (Munich Dunkel)

BJCP style guide: 4B – Munich Dunkel
1st place: Amber Lager, Dark Lagers and Bock – 2014 National Homebrew Competition (Bristol)
Honourable Mention:Lagers & Hybrids – London and South East Brewing Competition, June 2014


Weyermann Munich II 77.0%
Dingemans Pils Malt 17.9%
Melanoidin malt 2.6%
Carafa Special II 2.5%

Yeast: White Labs 833
OG: 1053
FG: 1012
IBU: 26 (calc. Tinseth)

Method: Water treated to 70ppm CaCO3. Mash profile: 50C 15min; 63C 30min; 68C 30min, then decoct 1/3 mash, boiling for 20min . Pitch at 11C, raising to 16C after 8 days, and to 4C after 10 days for 3 days. (Yeast repitched, 3rd Gen.)