This gluten-free Dunkles Bock showcases the rich, malt-forward character of traditional German strong lagers using a carefully balanced blend of millet and buckwheat malts. Layers of toasted bread, dark caramel, and subtle chocolate are supported by clean lager fermentation and restrained noble hop bitterness, creating a smooth, full-bodied beer with exceptional drinkability. Originally featured in the September 2023 Grouse Malt House Collaboration Series, this recipe demonstrates how modern gluten-free malts can faithfully recreate classic European lager styles.
Ingredients
Grain Bill
- 3.64 lb Vienna Millet Malt
- 3.64 lb Munich Millet Malt
- 2.32 lb Pale Buckwheat Malt
- 2.32 lb Dark Munich Millet Malt
- 0.29 lb Dark Roasted Vienna Millet Malt
Hops
- 1.10 oz Hallertauer Mittelfrüh Hops (60 min)
- 0.75 oz Northern Brewer Hops (30 min)
Other Additions
- 1 Whirlfloc Tablet (10 min)
Yeast
- 1 package Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 Yeast
Yeast Nutrient
Use yeast nutrients according to the manufacturer's dosage and timing recommendations.
Brewing Instructions
Refer to our all-grain brewing tutorials for mash and boil procedures. Follow the yeast manufacturer's recommendations for fermentation temperature and control.
Beer at a Glance
| Beer Style: | Dunkles Bock |
| Recipe Type: | All-Grain |
| Yield: | 5 Gallons |
| IBU: | 24.4 |
| SRM: | 14.0 |
Using Ceremix® Flex and Ondea Pro (Requires Both Enzymes)
| OG: | 1.066 |
| FG: | 1.013 |
| ABV: | 7.0% |
Using Termamyl SC DS and SEBAmyl L (Requires Both Enzymes)
| OG: | 1.058 |
| FG: | 1.011 |
| ABV: | 6.17% |