German Doppelbock | All-grain Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons

German Doppelbock All-Grain Recipe Kit for Rich Bavarian Lager Character

German Doppelbock is a strong, malt-driven lager built around deep Munich malt flavor, smooth strength, and patient cold conditioning. This 5 gallon recipe kit is designed for brewers who want a rich amber-brown lager with bread crust, toast, caramel, subtle dark-malt depth, and clean German fermentation character.

This updated kit uses Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 dry lager yeast in both the all-grain and extract versions. W-34/70 is a classic, reliable German lager strain for clean fermentation, strong attenuation, and easier shipping than liquid lager yeast. No ice pack is needed because the yeast is dry.

Beer Profile

• Style: German Doppelbock
• Batch Size: 5 gallons packaged / about 5.5 gallons into fermenter
• Original Gravity: ~1.075
• Final Gravity: ~1.019
• ABV: ~7.5%
• IBU: ~17
• Fermentation: Cool lager fermentation with diacetyl rest and extended cold lagering

Grain Milling

We 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.

Flavor and Brewing Character

Expect a full malt profile with Munich bread crust, toasted grain, caramelized malt, restrained noble-hop balance, and a smooth warming finish. The goal is not roastiness or hop bitterness; it is a strong lager that tastes layered, clean, and patient.

Fermentation Requirements

• Pitch all 3 included W-34/70 sachets into well-chilled wort.
• Start fermentation around 48–52°F, then raise for a diacetyl rest near the end of primary fermentation.
• Lager cold for 4–8 weeks after fermentation. Doppelbock improves significantly with time.
• Use gravity readings, not airlock activity alone, to confirm fermentation and packaging readiness.

Detailed Kit Contents

• Weyermann® Munich Type 1 Malt: 160 oz
• Weyermann® Pilsner Malt: 64 oz
• Weyermann® CARAMUNICH® Type 3 Malt: 16 oz
• Weyermann® CARAFA® Type 1 Malt: 2 oz
• Hallertau Mittelfrüh Hops: 1 oz
• Magnum Hops: 1 oz
• Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 Dry Lager Yeast: 3 sachets

Why Brew This Kit?

This kit is for brewers who want a serious malt-focused lager without relying on fragile liquid yeast shipping. The grain and extract builds are aligned around the same Doppelbock profile, and the W-34/70 pitch rate is sized for a strong lager fermentation.

All-Grain vs. Companion Version

This is the all-grain version of German Doppelbock. If you want the extract brew-day format instead, see the German Doppelbock extract recipe kit.

Helpful Add-ons

• Priming sugar for bottle conditioning
• Priming Sugar Calculator for bottle carbonation
• Beer Carbonation Chart & Keg Serving Pressure Calculator for kegging
• BIAB bag for all-grain brew-in-a-bag setups

Instructions

Download the German Doppelbock all-grain brewing instructions PDF.

FAQ

Does this kit need an ice pack?
No. Both updated Doppelbock versions use dry Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 yeast, so liquid yeast cold shipping protection is not required.

Can I ferment this warm?
For best Doppelbock quality, keep the first stage cool. Warm fermentation can make a strong lager taste fruity, solvent-like, sulfur-heavy, or rough.

How long does Doppelbock take?
Plan on primary fermentation, a diacetyl rest, then 4–8 weeks of lagering. It is slower than most ales, but the extra time is what makes the beer smooth.