{"product_id":"dunkelstiltskin-dunkelweizen-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon","title":"Dunkelstiltskin Dunkelweizen | Extract Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDunkelstiltskin Dunkelweizen | Extract Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDunkelstiltskin Dunkelweizen\u003c\/strong\u003e is our playful take on a classic dark Bavarian-style wheat beer: soft wheat, rich Munich malt, gentle caramel, restrained roast color, low noble-hop bitterness, and the banana-and-clove fermentation profile that makes German wheat beers so distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDunkelweizen sits in one of the best “dark but refreshing” corners of brewing. It has the round malt character of a darker beer, but it should still drink like a wheat beer: lively, aromatic, smooth, and highly drinkable. Think fresh-baked wheat bread, bread crust, light caramel, subtle cocoa-colored depth, and expressive Bavarian yeast character rather than heavy roast or syrupy sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name \u003cstrong\u003eDunkelstiltskin\u003c\/strong\u003e is a nod to the old Rumpelstiltskin fairy-tale rhythm: a little mischievous, a little dark, and memorable enough to earn a spot on the tap list. The joke is in the name; the recipe itself is built to respect the style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis kit is designed for brewers who want something more characterful than a standard hefeweizen but not as heavy as a porter or stout. It is a great cool-weather wheat beer, an excellent club-pour conversation starter, and a useful recipe for learning how wheat malt, Munich malt, caramel malt, dehusked roasted malt, noble hops, and wheat-beer yeast work together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion version:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the extract version. If you want full mash control and an all-grain brew day, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dunkelstiltskin-dunkelweizen-all-grain-recipe-kit-5-gallon\"\u003eDunkelstiltskin Dunkelweizen All-Grain Recipe Kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBeer Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dunkelweizen \/ Dark Bavarian Wheat Beer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated OG:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1.051\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated FG:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1.013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~5.1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBitterness:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~15 IBU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~15 SRM\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\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Beer Tastes Like\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMalt:\u003c\/strong\u003e soft wheat, bread crust, Munich malt richness, and gentle caramel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep amber to brown with smooth dark-malt color from dehusked roasted malt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHops:\u003c\/strong\u003e low, clean Hallertau Mittelfrüh bitterness that stays out of the way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYeast:\u003c\/strong\u003e classic Bavarian wheat notes: banana, clove, light fruit, and spice depending on fermentation temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e rounded but not heavy, with lively carbonation and a smooth wheat-beer texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Kit Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDunkelweizen can go wrong when it becomes too roasty, too sweet, or too muddy. This kit keeps the balance focused: wheat malt for the style foundation, Munich malt for bread-crust depth, CARAMUNICH for a controlled caramel accent, CARAFA Special for smooth color, Hallertau Mittelfrüh for restrained bitterness, and Munich Classic yeast for the fermentation character that makes the beer recognizably Bavarian.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eExtract Brewing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe extract version keeps the same dark wheat beer goal in a more approachable brew day: Bavarian Wheat LME and Munich LME provide the foundation, while a short specialty-grain steep adds caramelized malt depth and smooth dark color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA scale is recommended because the recipe uses measured portions of the liquid malt extract. Weigh the brew-day amounts listed in the instructions and reserve any remaining extract for another batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFermentation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a clean, sanitized fermenter with enough headspace for a lively wheat-beer fermentation. Ferment around 64–70°F for balanced banana, clove, and soft malt character. Cooler fermentation tends to be more restrained and clove-forward; warmer fermentation can push more banana and fruit. Confirm final gravity is stable before packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Kit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBriess CBW® Bavarian Wheat LME:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 cans supplied; weigh 4.4 lb for the recipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBriess CBW® Munich LME:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 can supplied; weigh 2.2 lb for the recipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeyermann® CARAMUNICH® Type 3 Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeyermann® CARAFA® Special Type 2 (dehusked):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallertau Mittelfrüh Hops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 oz supplied; use about 0.75 oz in the boil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLalBrew® Munich Classic Bavarian Wheat Beer Yeast:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuslin Steeping Bag:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHelpful Bottling \u0026amp; Kegging Add-Ons\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottling this batch?\u003c\/strong\u003e Add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/powdered-dextrose-priming-sugar\"\u003epowdered dextrose priming sugar\u003c\/a\u003e so you are ready on packaging day. Use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/priming-sugar-calculator\"\u003ePriming Sugar Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to dial in the correct amount for your actual packaged volume, beer temperature, and carbonation target.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKegging instead?\u003c\/strong\u003e Use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/keg-carbonation-calculator\"\u003eBeer Carbonation Chart \u0026amp; Keg Serving Pressure Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to choose the right CO₂ pressure for your serving temperature and carbonation level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/dunkelstiltskin-dunkelweizen-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon-instructions-integrated-hop-schedule.pdf?v=1778209750\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload the brewing instructions PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SoCal Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51258932035862,"sku":"recipe-dunkelstiltskin-dunkelweizen-extract-5gal","price":56.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/dunkelstiltskin-dunkelweizen-text-free-artwork-2026-05-05_c90cd621-6e73-4d6e-b5aa-155ac374fda5.png?v=1778001361","url":"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/dunkelstiltskin-dunkelweizen-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon","provider":"SoCal Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}