Netherlands
Beemster
(Past. - Cow) (Gouda) - North Holland
This 26 month "extra aged" gouda maintains a creamy mouthfeel despite its incredibly crumbly and tyrosine crystal ridden paste. Deep flavors of butterscotch are accompanied by tasting notes of whiskey and pecan. Pair with honey, fig cake, roasted nuts and dark beers.
Cablanca
(Past. - Goat) (Gouda) Vegetarian - Holland
Creamy and smooth, this mild goats milk gouda is lacking in the barnyardy and goaty flavors characteristic of a soft goat cheese. Instead, it highlights a sweet tanginess and citrus undertones. The brilliantly white paste adds a vibrant and bright color to any cheese board.
Double Dutch
(Thermized - Cow - Goat) (Gouda) Vegetarian
This stunning gouda style cheese is the perfect cheese for a platter. The top layer is creamy cows milk and the bottom is an even softer goat milk. The line separating the two is edible grape leaf ash. The ash lends a little extra flavor to this delicate and mild cheese.
Ewephoria
(Past. - Sheep) (Gouda) Vegetarian - Northeast Region
The sheep that produce the milk for this deliciously sweet cheese are raised on a small family farm and are treated like royalty. Aged for only 1 year, it presents itself as older and features flavors of caramel and butterscotch. Enjoy with a glass of Bordeaux.
Pairs well with: Drinks like Sherry or Porter, or try melted on pies or dessert bread
Fourmage
(Past. Cow - Goat - Sheep - Water Buffalo) (Gouda) Vegetarian
The stunningly beautiful wax rind of Fourmage covers an intricate and delicious paste courtesy of buffalo, cow, goat, and sheep milks. Our only cheese made with the four main milks, this cheese is aged for 6 months and boasts flavors of honey and brown butter.
Pairs well with: Rosé
Honey Bee Goat Gouda
(Past. - Goat) (Gouda) Vegetarian
This young, smooth & creamy gouda is made with pure goat milk and a drizzle of honey for a nutty sweetness. The paste is full of flavor and easy to grate over salads. Enjoy with fresh fruits and local honey. Enjoy with a dry white wine or fruity red.
Mèkkerstee Oud
(Past. - Goat) (Gouda) - Ouddorp, Netherlands - (De Mèkkerstee)
Oud meaning "old", Mekkerstee Oud is aged for at least 1 year. This goat gouda is made with 100% organic goat milk in the town of Ouddorp in The Netherlands. The paste is creamy and buttery with sweet undertones and a sprinkling of tyrosine crystals.
Mèkkerstee Reserve
(Past. - Goat) (Gouda) - Ouddorp, Netherlands - (De Mèkkerstee)
Aged for 2 years, this impressive goat gouda has a dense and creamy paste with sparse protein crystallization. The flavor profile begins with notes of grapefruit and a pleasant acidity. The aftertaste is sweet with goaty and salty undertones. Enjoy with a glass of Zinfandel.
Mekkertaler
(Past. - Goat) - Ouddorp, Netherlands - (De Mèkkerstee)
This 1 month aged Dutch goat cheese is riddled with impressive eyes, which are usually characteristic of Swiss cheeses. The smooth and creamy consistency makes Mekkertaler perfect for melting in a grilled cheese or using in a fondue. Flavors are slightly sweet and nutty.
Naturally Smoked Gouda
(Past. - Cow) (Gouda) Vegetarian - Holland - (Cheeseland Inc.)
This gouda is cold smoked over oakwood chips that impart the smooth and creamy paste with a mellow smokiness. An excellent melter, try melted over burgers or steak or with a bottle of Heinekin.
Prima Donna
(Past. - Cow) (Gouda) - Holland
Prima Donna is aged until it reaches the pinnacle of flavor, usually around 6 months. It combines the traditional sweetness of a Dutch gouda with the Italian flavors of a Parmigiano. Tyrosine crystals can be seen forming within the eyes of the cheese.
Pairs well with: Most reds, such as Pinot Noir. Most beers.
Rembrandt
(Past. - Cow) (Gouda) - Holland
This award winning Dutch gouda is named for the famous painter Rembrandt van Rajn. The paste is creamy and rich yet crumbly, making it the perfect cheese to shatter and melt. The deep and hearty flavor is not too sharp and offers a slight tanginess.
Pairs well with: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Beer or IPA.
Reypenaer
(Past. - Cow) (Gouda) - Utrecht, Netherlands
This VSOP gouda is aged for a minimum of 2 years in a 100 year old warehouse along the Oude Rijn River, lending sharp, tangy and mildly nutty flavors. Light specs from mineral and protein crystallization appear on the bright orange paste.