This Top Ten Munchner Dunkel / Dark Lager List
is from America's Best and from the results of the 2011 U.S. Open Beer
Championship.
1. Sessions Black – Full Sail Ales
2. Sprecher Winter Brew – Sprecher Brewing
3. Zatec Dark - ˇateckż Pivovar
4. Dark Cloud – Mother Earth Brewing - North Carolina
5. Saranac Lake Effect Lager - Matt Brewing Company
6. Penn Dark - Pennsylvania Brewing Company
7. Victory Dark Lager - Victory Brewing
8. Schell's Dark - August Schell Brewing
9. Atwater Dunkel - Atwater Block Brewery
10. Warsteiner Dunkel - Warsteiner Brauerei
  
Münchner Dunkel/Dark Larger
Subcategory: Münchner Dunkel
These light brown to dark brown beers have a pronounced malty aroma and flavor
that dominates over the clean, crisp, moderate hop bitterness. This beer does
not offer an overly sweet impression, but rather a mild balance between malt
sweetness, hop bitterness and light to moderate mouthfeel. A classic Münchner
Dunkel should have a chocolate-like, roast malt, bread-like or biscuit-like
aroma that comes from the use of Munich dark malt. Chocolate or roast malts can
be used, but the percentage used should be minimal. Noble-type hop flavor and
aroma should be low but perceptible. Diacetyl, ale-like fruity esters and chill
haze should not be perceived.
OG: 1.052-1.056
FG: 1.014-1.018
Alcohol by Weight: 3.8-4.2%
IBU: 16-25
Color SRM: 15-20
Subcategory: Dark Lager
This beer's malt aroma and flavor are low but notable. Its color ranges from
a very deep copper to a deep, dark brown. Its body is light. Non-malt adjuncts
are often used, and hop rates are low. Hop bitterness, flavor, and aroma are
low. Carbonation is high. Fruity esters, diacetyl, and chill haze should not be
perceived.
OG: 1.040-1.050
FG: 1.008-1.012
Alcohol by Weight: 3.2-4.4%
IBU: 14-20
Color SRM: 14-25
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