{"product_id":"dark-munich-hall-dunkel-all-grain-recipe-kit-5-gallons","title":"Dark Munich Hall Dunkel | All-grain Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDark Munich Hall Dunkel All-grain Recipe Kit for Munich Dunkel Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark Munich Hall Dunkel is a smooth dark lager inspired by the malt-rich beers of Munich brewing tradition. Dunkel is not a stout or a porter; it is a lager built around Munich malt depth, bread crust, toast, light chocolate, and a clean finish that keeps the beer elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis all-grain kit is for brewers who want dark beer flavor without heavy roast harshness. Expect deep brown color, rounded malt, low bitterness, and a soft, clean lager profile that makes the beer feel classic, comforting, and surprisingly drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the all-grain version.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you want the extract format for a different brew day, see the companion listing: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dark-munich-hall-dunkel-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallons\"\u003eDark Munich Hall Dunkel | Extract Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeer Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Munich Dunkel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.052\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIBU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSRM:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–54°F primary; 60–64°F diacetyl rest; 34–38°F cold conditioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrain Milling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe automatically mill the grains included with SoCal Brewing Supply beer recipe kits so they are ready for brew day. If you want the grains left unmilled, please add that request in the shopping cart notes before checkout. We’ll do our best to support unmilled requests when packing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor and Brewing Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect deep amber-brown color, bread crust, toasted malt, subtle chocolate, low roast, moderate body, and a smooth lager finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFermentation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended fermentation range: 50–54°F primary; 60–64°F diacetyl rest; 34–38°F cold conditioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePitch healthy yeast into fully chilled wort; do not pitch into hot wort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse gravity readings, not airlock activity alone, to confirm fermentation is complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage only after gravity is stable and the beer tastes clean for the style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Kit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGerman Munich Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGerman Pilsner Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaramunich® Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarafa® Special II:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallertau Mittelfrüh Hops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGerman Lager Yeast:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Pack or Sachet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Brewers Choose This Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDunkel is one of the most useful dark lager styles for brewers who want malt depth without stout-like roast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefault grain handling: included grain is milled by default and packed together unless a listing or order note says otherwise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMash around 152–154°F to keep the body round without finishing sweet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid harsh roast extraction; dark malt is present for color and smooth chocolate, not burnt flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold conditioning makes a noticeable difference in this style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/dark-munich-hall-dunkel-all-grain-recipe-kit-5-gallons-instructions-temp-guidance-corrected-2026-05-20.pdf?v=1779318559\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the Dark Munich Hall Dunkel all-grain brewing instructions PDF\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are bottle conditioning, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/powdered-dextrose-priming-sugar\"\u003ePriming Sugar\u003c\/a\u003e is sold separately. Use our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/pages\/priming-sugar-calculator\"\u003ePriming Sugar Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to calculate priming sugar from your actual packaged volume, beer temperature, and carbonation target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are kegging, use our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/pages\/keg-carbonation-calculator\"\u003eKeg Carbonation Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to match CO₂ pressure, serving temperature, and desired carbonation level before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewing all-grain in a single vessel? A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/bag-biab\"\u003eBIAB bag\u003c\/a\u003e is a useful add-on for easier mash handling, grain removal, and cleanup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SoCal Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51310286668054,"sku":"recipe-dark-munich-hall-dunkel-all-grain-5gal","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/dark-munich-hall-dunkel-pop-art-recipe-kit_655af641-a5bd-48c0-98aa-17043ea4b4e0.png?v=1778615037","url":"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/dark-munich-hall-dunkel-all-grain-recipe-kit-5-gallons","provider":"SoCal Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}