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How To Brew Dunkles Bock | Home Brewing Setup

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Bock Lager

Cultural Context

Bock Lager has its roots in Germany, where it originated in the town of Einbeck in the 14th century. Traditionally brewed for special occasions, it is a strong lager that showcases rich malt flavors and a smooth finish. Over the years, Bock has evolved into various styles, including Doppelbock and Maibock, and is now enjoyed worldwide, especially during festivals like Oktoberfest.

GermanDEdrink
30 min
medium
1 servings
Servings4
10 pounds light Munich malt
3 pounds floor malted Bohemian Pilsner
12 ounces caramel malt
2 ounces Carafa Special II
1 ounce Perla hops
German lager yeast (WLP 830)
1

Introduce the Dunkles Bock beer style and its history.

2

Gather ingredients: 10 pounds of light Munich malt, 3 pounds of floor malted Bohemian Pilsner, 12 ounces of caramel malt, 2 ounces of Carafa Special II, and 1 ounce of Perla hops.

3

Discuss the target original gravity of 1.067 and expected ABV of 7%.

4

Show the brewing setup in the basement, including the fermentation chambers and brewing equipment.

5

Mention the use of three temperature-controlled chest freezers for fermentation.

6

Explain the use of Perla hops for bittering, added at the beginning of the boil for 60 minutes.

7

Introduce the German lager yeast (WLP 830) for fermentation.

Cooking Techniques

mashingboilingfermentationconditioning

Equipment Needed

brewery setupchest freezersbrew buckets

Spice Level:

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Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

BockBockbierDunkles BockEisbockMaibock
Local Name: Bockbier

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