{"product_id":"german-doppelbock-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallons","title":"German Doppelbock | Extract Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGerman Doppelbock Extract Recipe Kit for Rich Bavarian Lager Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerman Doppelbock is a strong, malt-driven lager built around deep Munich malt flavor, smooth strength, and patient cold conditioning.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis updated kit uses \u003cstrong\u003eFermentis SafLager W-34\/70 dry lager yeast\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeer Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e German Doppelbock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallons packaged \/ about 5.5 gallons into fermenter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1.075\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1.019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~7.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIBU:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~17\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool lager fermentation with diacetyl rest and extended cold lagering\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\u003cp\u003eExpect 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFermentation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePitch all 3 included W-34\/70 sachets into well-chilled wort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart fermentation around 48–52°F, then raise for a diacetyl rest near the end of primary fermentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLager cold for 4–8 weeks after fermentation. Doppelbock improves significantly with time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse gravity readings, not airlock activity alone, to confirm fermentation and packaging readiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Kit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBriess CBW® Munich LME:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 × 3.3 lb cans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBriess Pilsen Light DME:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeyermann® CARAMUNICH® Type 3 Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeyermann® CARAFA® Type 1 Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallertau Mittelfrüh Hops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnum Hops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentis SafLager W-34\/70 Dry Lager Yeast:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 sachets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuslin Steeping Bag:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Brew This Kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExtract vs. Companion Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the extract version of German Doppelbock. If you want the all-grain brew-day format instead, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/german-doppelbock-all-grain-recipe-kit-5-gallons\"\u003eGerman Doppelbock all-grain recipe kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHelpful Add-ons\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/powdered-dextrose-priming-sugar\"\u003ePriming sugar\u003c\/a\u003e for bottle conditioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/pages\/priming-sugar-calculator\"\u003ePriming Sugar Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e for bottle carbonation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/pages\/keg-carbonation-calculator\"\u003eBeer Carbonation Chart \u0026amp; Keg Serving Pressure Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e for kegging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/german-doppelbock-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallons-instructions.pdf?v=1778627229\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the German Doppelbock extract brewing instructions PDF\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this kit need an ice pack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Both updated Doppelbock versions use dry Fermentis SafLager W-34\/70 yeast, so liquid yeast cold shipping protection is not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I ferment this warm?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor best Doppelbock quality, keep the first stage cool. Warm fermentation can make a strong lager taste fruity, solvent-like, sulfur-heavy, or rough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does Doppelbock take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlan 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SoCal Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51311433253142,"sku":"recipe-german-doppelbock-5gal-extract","price":85.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/german-doppelbock-recipe-kit-pop-art-2026-05-12_2277e256-7252-4fa2-91e2-208d4d16aeb8.png?v=1778627237","url":"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/german-doppelbock-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallons","provider":"SoCal Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}