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Continuing to leverage my time at home during the coronavirus pandemic, I am studying for the second level of the Cicerone Certification Program for beer professionals. To stay honest in my studies, I am publishing reviews of DMV beers brewed in the classic styles and comparing them to the official style guidelines. While I recently took my online exam, I am continuing to do so to a) keep myself informed and b) I have actually really been enjoying this. All beer used to be dark, and the Munich Dunkel represents one of the oldest beer styles around. Before brewers knew how to correctly kiln malted barley, pale beer didn’t really exist, and most beers would be smoky. While Cushwa does away with the meatiness, let’s see if 56 Nights matches up with modern Munich Dunkel guidelines: Munich Dunkel Guidelines from the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP): Deeply bready-toasty, often with chocolate-like flavors in the freshest examples, but never harsh, roasty, or astringent Appearance is … |
Source: DC Beer
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