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Duke's Desert Dunkel recipe ingredients with Oktoberfest Lager extract, Smooth LME, Robust LME, Munich malt, Chocolate Malt, Hallertau hops, hop sacks, cleanser, and W-34/70 yeast
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Duke's Desert Dunkel recipe ingredients with Oktoberfest Lager extract, Smooth LME, Robust LME, Munich malt, Chocolate Malt, Hallertau hops, hop sacks, cleanser, and W-34/70 yeast

Duke's Desert Dunkel

Duke's Desert Dunkel

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Duke's Desert Dunkel is a smooth, malty dark lager with creamy body, light chocolate notes, and an easy-drinking finish. It brings the rich flavor of a darker beer without feeling too heavy, making it a great choice for warm-weather drinking or anytime you want something smooth and malt-forward.

  • Smooth dunkel character with rich malt flavor and a clean lager-style finish
  • Light chocolate depth from a measured addition of Chocolate Malt
  • Malty body and balance from Smooth LME, Robust LME, Munich Malt, and Oktoberfest Lager extract
  • Classic German-style touch from Hallertau hops and W-34/70 yeast

Dark, smooth, and surprisingly easy to drink, this dunkel is built for anyone who likes malt-forward beer with just enough roast and chocolate character to keep things interesting.

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STORY

Overview: Duke's Desert Dunkel is a smooth, malt-forward dark lager with creamy body, light chocolate notes, and an easy-drinking finish. It delivers the depth of a darker beer while staying balanced and approachable.

PROFILE

Tasting Notes: Expect a smooth dunkel with rich malt flavor, creamy body, subtle chocolate character, gentle Hallertau hop balance, and a clean lager-style finish from W-34/70 yeast.

IMPORTANT BREWING NOTE

Ingredient Note: This recipe includes a packet of Chocolate Malt, but you will only use 1.5 oz. This is a little less than half the bag.

WHAT YOU GET

  • Ingredient: 1 Can Oktoberfest Lager Brewing Extract (HME)
  • Ingredient: 1 Packet BrewMax LME Smooth
  • Ingredient: 1 Packet BrewMax LME Robust
  • Ingredient: 1 Packet Chocolate Malt
  • Ingredient: 1 Packet Munich Malt
  • Ingredient: 1 Packet Hallertau Hops
  • Ingredient: 1 Packet Saflager W-34/70 Yeast
  • Ingredient: 2 Hop Sacks
  • Ingredient: 1 Packet No-Rinse Cleanser

FOR FANS OF

Beer Style: Smooth dunkels

Beer Style: Malty dark lagers

Beer Style: German-style dark beers

Beer Style: Smooth, chocolate-leaning malt beers

BREW SPECS

Style: Regional
Flavor: Malty, smooth, creamy, and lightly chocolatey
Original Gravity: 1.050
Final Gravity: 1.008
ABV: 5.25%
SRM (Color): 17
IBU (Bitterness): 22
Batch Size: 8 liters / about 2 gallons

BREW TIME

Fermentation: 2–3 weeks

Carbonation and Conditioning: 3–4 weeks

Best Enjoyed: After 5–7 weeks total

Conditioning Note: Additional conditioning can help the malt richness, chocolate character, and lager-style finish smooth out.

WHY THIS RECIPE

Why Brew It: This recipe is a great choice for brewers who want a smooth, malt-forward dark lager with creamy body and subtle chocolate character. It has the depth of a darker beer while staying clean, balanced, and easy to drink.

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    Anonymous
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Was out first brew

    We really enjoyed the brewing process and enjoyed the finished product.

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    Anonymous
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    Tied for my favorite Mr. beer brew ever!

    Matly almost chocolatey bold rich - i wish i have more in the fridge right now ready to drink.

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    Anonymous
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 years ago
    People love it

    Everyone really likes this beer. It's been described as being similar to a Guinness but with a better finish. Thumbs up all around

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    Anonymous
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 years ago
    I love the triple D

    I used the entire bag of chocolate malt as on comment suggested. I also did not use the Hallertau hops as Oktoberfest HME is pre hopped. It's just what I've tried to replicate on my own (Warsteiner Dunkel).

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    Anonymous
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 years ago
    Absolutely Amazing

    Got this brew added a pack of booster a pack of smooth used the entire pack of chocolate grain and this is an absolute beauty everything and then some I’d expect in a dunkle. Love the malty goodness!

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