Its Own Pace - Flanders Red

Its Own Pace

Red Flanders Ale · 6.4% ABV

Released when it was ready.

What to Expect

Style: Red Flanders Ale
Feel: Softly acidic, settled, quietly complex
Challenge level: Moderate

Good if you like:
Red Flanders ales · Oud Bruin · mixed fermentation beers
Balanced, wine-like beers shaped by time rather than intensity

Introduction

Its Own Pace is a Red Flanders ale shaped by patience above all else. Rather than pushing acidity or oak forward, the beer was allowed to develop slowly and naturally, finding balance through extended ageing and restraint. The result is a composed, food-friendly beer where no single element dominates.

Flavour Profile

Soft, rounded acidity sits alongside gentle malt depth and subtle oak character. Notes of red apple skin, cherry, light caramel and wood unfold gradually across the palate. Acidity remains refined rather than sharp, giving the beer a calm, wine-like structure and a long, composed finish.

How It Was Made

This beer was brewed as a Red Flanders ale and allowed the time it needed before release.

• Brewed with a malt bill designed for depth and balance
• Fermented using a combination of clean ale yeast and mixed culture
• Aged patiently for 4 years to allow acidity, malt and oak to integrate naturally
• Released only once the beer had settled into balance

Why it matters:
Time does work that can’t be rushed. This beer was allowed to develop at its own pace, without intervention or shortcuts.

Ingredients & Details

Grain: Heritage Malt · Vienna · Munich · Wheat · Aromatic · Caramunich Type 1
Hops: Styrian Goldings
Yeast: US-05 · Wyeast 3763
ABV: 6.4%
Allergens: Contains barley and wheat

When & How to Enjoy

Best for: Slow evenings, food-led drinking, or sharing
Serve: Lightly chilled, in a stemmed or wine glass
One tip: Give the beer time to open up — its balance becomes more expressive as it warms slightly.

Food Pairings

Its Own Pace pairs particularly well with:

• Roasted and braised meats (beef, pork, lamb)
• Earthy, savoury dishes (mushrooms, root vegetables, rich sauces)
• Aged and semi-hard cheeses (aged Gouda, Comté, Gruyère)
• Dark chocolate or caramel-based desserts

Why it works:
The beer’s gentle acidity cuts through richness, while its malt depth and oak character complement savoury and sweet flavours alike.