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Dunkel Lager

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Copper-coloured and brewed from 100% Munich malt, like the original Munich dunkels: deep, rich maltiness with biscuity, slightly toasted notes. A long, cool fermentation and almost two months of lagering polish the 4.9%, and like all Braybrooke lagers it starts with a decoction mash that boils part of the mash for extra maltiness.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltytoastybready
malty
toasty
bready
clean
roasted
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with warm, toasted grain notes and a subtle biscuity that speaks to the 100% Munich malt bill.
not found:hoppy,chocolate,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dunkel Lager

◎ Appearance

A deep copper hue with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent head that adheres well to the glass. The carbonation is moderate and even, typical of a traditionally lagered beer. The color suggests the depth of the Munich malt base and the controlled caramelization from the decoction mash.

deep copperclearpersistent foammoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with warm, toasted grain notes and a subtle biscuity that speaks to the 100% Munich malt bill. Gentle caramel undertones emerge without any sharp or roasted character, while the extended lagering has polished the yeast signature to near invisibility. A clean, malt-forward presentation with no hop harshness.

toasted grainbiscuitycaramel sweetnessclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with rich, smooth maltiness that unfolds into bready, slightly toasted flavors characteristic of the Munich base. The 22 IBU provide gentle balance without assertiveness, allowing the malt complexity—enhanced by the decoction process—to remain the primary focus. The body sits comfortably full without heaviness, finishing clean and dry.

malt-forwardsmooth bodytoasted breadwell-balanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with toasted grain notes fading gradually into a subtle caramel sweetness. The extended lagering phase leaves no harsh edges, only a refined and polished aftertaste.

drytoasted grain fadelingering
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
83
Finish
79
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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About Dunkel

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What is a Dunkel?

Dunkel is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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