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Flatiron Trail Ale recipe ingredients with Oktoberfest Lager, Smooth DME, Crystal 60, red wheat flakes, Northern Brewer hops, Glacier hops, muslin hop sacks, cleanser, and S-04 yeast
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Flatiron Trail Ale recipe ingredients with Oktoberfest Lager, Smooth DME, Crystal 60, red wheat flakes, Northern Brewer hops, Glacier hops, muslin hop sacks, cleanser, and S-04 yeast
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Flatiron Trail Ale

Flatiron Trail Ale

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Flatiron Trail Ale is a balanced amber-style ale inspired by one of Arizona’s most iconic trails, built for smooth malt flavor, gentle hop character, and easy-drinking refreshment.

  • Smooth malt backbone gives this ale a satisfying body with caramel-like depth from Crystal 60.
  • Red wheat flakes add a touch of grain character and help round out the mouthfeel.
  • Northern Brewer and Glacier hops bring balanced bitterness with earthy, herbal, and lightly floral notes.
  • Easy-drinking 4.9% ABV makes this a flavorful beer that still stays trail-friendly and approachable.

Balanced, smooth, and made for the long haul, Flatiron Trail Ale is a great choice when you want malt flavor, hop balance, and a beer that goes down easy after the climb.

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STORY

Overview: Flatiron Trail Ale is inspired by one of Arizona’s best-known trails and brewed for the same kind of balance: enough character to keep things interesting, but smooth enough to enjoy after a long day outside. This amber-style ale uses Oktoberfest Lager Brewing Extract, Smooth DME, Crystal 60, red wheat flakes, Northern Brewer hops, Glacier hops, and S-04 yeast for a malt-forward beer with clean hop balance.

PROFILE

Tasting Notes: Expect a balanced amber-style ale with smooth malt flavor, caramel notes, light grain character, earthy and herbal hop balance, and an easy-drinking finish.

WHAT YOU GET

  • 1 Can Oktoberfest Lager Brewing Extract
  • 1 Packet of Dry Brewing Yeast under the lid of the brewing extract
  • 2 Packets Smooth DME
  • 1 Packet Crystal 60 Malt
  • 1 Packet Red Wheat Flakes
  • 1 Packet Northern Brewer Hops
  • 1 Packet Glacier Hops
  • 4 Muslin Hop Sacks
  • 1 Packet S-04 Dry Ale Yeast
  • 1 Packet No-Rinse Cleanser

FOR FANS OF

Long Trail Brewing Company Long Trail Ale

Amber ales

Smooth malt-forward beers

Balanced pub-style ales

BREW SPECS

Style: Reds, Ambers, and Browns
Flavor: Balanced, malty, caramel, herbal, earthy, smooth, and easy-drinking
ABV: 4.9%
SRM (Color): 15
IBU (Bitterness): 33
Original Gravity: 1.051
Final Gravity: 1.013
Batch Size: 8 liters / about 2 gallons

BREW TIME

Brew Day: About 90 minutes
Fermentation: 2 weeks
Carbonation and Conditioning: 3–4 weeks
Best Enjoyed: After 5–6 weeks or longer
Conditioning Note: Balanced amber-style ales usually smooth out nicely with a little extra conditioning time after carbonation.

WHY THIS RECIPE

Why Brew It: Flatiron Trail Ale is a great choice for brewers who want a flavorful but approachable amber-style ale. It brings together caramel malt depth, red wheat body, earthy hop balance, and smooth drinkability in a beer that feels rewarding without being too heavy or too bitter.

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    Anonymous
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    5 years ago
    Good Fall Ale

    It is a good fall ale but MRB does have better amber/brown ale recipes. I gave it 6-8 weeks conditioning before trying. Hop boil takes some time and really reduces down the DME grain mixture. As far a comparing it to the beer it is cloned after: darker heavier and a little more bitter. I did a side by side taste (see picture). Color difference aside due to the extract they taste similar I think the LT is lighter and would be easier to drink a lot of them. Overall a solid fall beer would likely make again.

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    Anonymous
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    8 months ago
    Lots of great flavors low ABV

    This is a great looking great tasting brew. I wanted a sessionable balanced beer for Spring. I enjoyed the flavor and appearance of this one and it would make a great Fall beer as stated earlier (Oktoberfest base). Nice copper-brown color and good head retention. Fruity herbal aroma with caramel start and hoppy finish. I've been using Mr. Beer for many years but only somewhat familiar with the hops in this one so that also drew my interest. I've thought about upping my game to all-grain but Mr. Beer just makes it so easy to make excellent beer on a busy schedule. I would make this one again for Fall.

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