1879 Kulmbacher Export

ABV: 6.20%

IBU: 80

SRM: 30

OG: 1.065 (15.9° P)

FG: 1.018 (4.6° P)

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dark lager recipe

The following beer recipe is featured in the September/October 2018 issue of Zymurgy magazine. Access this issue along with the archives with Zymurgy Online!

Courtesy Ron Pattinson

In the early days of lager brewing outside its traditional central European home, several regional Bavarian styles were imitated abroad. One of these was Kulmbacher.

Even Heineken used to brew this style of strong, hoppy, very dark lager. But for some reason it quickly fell out of fashion and is today virtually unknown as a style. Which is a shame as I’m sure its bold flavors would go down well with modern drinkers. You could think of it as a Münchener on steroids.

This recipe is featured in the September/October 2018 issue of Zymurgy magazine. Six issues of Zymurgy magazine are published annually and are included in American Homebrewers Association (AHA) membership. Join the AHA to enjoy Zymurgy and many more member benefits.

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The following beer recipe is featured in the September/October 2018 issue of Zymurgy magazine. Access this issue along with the archives with Zymurgy Online!

Courtesy Ron Pattinson

In the early days of lager brewing outside its traditional central European home, several regional Bavarian styles were imitated abroad. One of these was Kulmbacher.

Even Heineken used to brew this style of strong, hoppy, very dark lager. But for some reason it quickly fell out of fashion and is today virtually unknown as a style. Which is a shame as I’m sure its bold flavors would go down well with modern drinkers. You could think of it as a Münchener on steroids.

This recipe is featured in the September/October 2018 issue of Zymurgy magazine. Six issues of Zymurgy magazine are published annually and are included in American Homebrewers Association (AHA) membership. Join the AHA to enjoy Zymurgy and many more member benefits.

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