United States
california:
Aries
(Past. - Sheep) (Gouda) Vegetarian - Paso Robles, California - (Shooting Star Creamery)
Avery Jones was only 15 when she won a third place medal at the ACS awards with this cheese. Aries is an 8 month old sheep gouda with mild earthy and fruity notes with buttermilk undertones. The paste is firm yet creamy.
Big rock blue
(Past. - Cow) (Blue) Vegetarian - Paso Robles, California - (Central Coast Creamery)
Named after the massive rock in Morro Bay, this blue is visually stunning with ivory paste and teal veining. Crumbly and fudgy, this cheese is ideal for a cheese board or topping a salad. Mild yet brimming with flavors of fresh butter and salty bacon.
Buffalo gouda
(Past. - Water Buffalo) (Gouda) Vegetarian - Paso Robles, California - (Central Coast Creamery)
This brand new cheese is made with milk from a single herd of water buffalo in Northern California. The naturally fatty milk gives this gouda a sublimely rich and creamy texture with a unique and complex - although mild - flavor profile.
Dream Weaver
(Past. - Cow) (Washed Rind) Vegetarian - Paso Robles, California - (Central Coast Creamery)
This washed rind goat cheese from Central Coast boasts complex flavors of sweet goat cream and vanilla with a slightly acidic finish. Mildly pungent, the fudgy paste pairs well with a glass of full bodied red wine or an IPA.
Humboldt Fog
(Past. - Goat) - Arcata, California (Cypress Grove)
A regular winner of many cheese competitions, this soft ripened goat cheese is the most popular from Cypress Grove. Each wheel features a line of edible vegetable ash and flavors of buttermilk and fresh cream with a clean citrus finish.
Pairs well with: Drizzled with honey, served with Prosciutto, apples, and marcona almonds. Alcohol pairings differ as the cheese ripens. Young: IPAs, Porters, Sparkling wines, Sauvignon Blanc. Ripe: Pale Ales, Pinot Grigio, Rosé, Sweet Sherry Mature: IPAs, Stout, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel
Leo
(Past. - Sheep) Vegetarian - Paso Robles, California - (Shooting Star Creamery)
This soft sheep milk cheese is equally as delicious as Sagittarius and Aries, the two goudas made by Shooting Star Creamery. Underneath the bloomy rind lies a sweet and slightly grassy paste.
Pairs well with: Fruity red wines
Midnight Moon
(Past. - Goat) (Gouda) - Arcata, California (Cypress Grove)
Aged 6 months or more, Midnight Moon lacks the typical goaty flavor. Instead, it's nutty and buttery with a caramel finish. As with all goudas, as this cheese ages protein crystals form that lend a slight crunch to its dense and smooth paste.
Pairs well with: Fig jam, seeded crackers, and bread. For beers try: Belgian Dark, Stout, Tripel. For wines: Ice Wine, Sweet Sherry, Zinfandel
Sagittarius
(Past. - Sheep - Cow) (Gouda) Vegetarian - Paso Robles, California - (Shooting Star Creamery)
Shooting Star Creamery is the daughter creamery of Central Coast. Sagittarius is a young gouda style cheese, aged for only a minimum of 3 months. The paste is rich and creamy with bright fruity and slightly acidic flavors.
Scorpio
(Past. - Sheep) (Washed Rind) Vegetarian - Paso Robles, California - (Shooting Star Creamery)
This dense sheep milk cheese is routinely washed in brine throughout its short aging process. The brine lends a very slight pungency to the already sheepy flavor. The melt in your mouth consistency pairs excellently with fresh bread.
Currently out of stock.
Seascape
(Past. - Cow - Goat) - Paso Robles, California - (Central Coast Creamery)
Aged for 3 months and named after a luxury resort in Aptos California, Seascape has a luxuriously flavorful, dense, creamy and slightly crumbly paste. The blend of cow and goat milk lends a complex tanginess with notes of salted caramel.
Currently out of stock.
Truffle Tremor
(Past. - Goat) - Arcata, California (Cypress Grove)
The earthy flavor of truffle meets the velvety perfection of ripened goat cheese. Like all soft ripened cheeses, Truffle Tremor ripens from the outside in. As the creamline develops the flavor intensifies.
Pairs well with: Belgian Dark, Stout, Tripel. Can be served with candied orange and port wine or topping a steak or juicy burger. Wine pairings differ as the cheese ages. Young: Moscato, Riesling Ripe: Pinot Noir, Zinfandel Mature: Cabernet Sauvignon, Sparkling Wine, Port, Sweet Sherry, Zinfandel
Connecticut:
Bella Bantam
(Past. - Cow) - Litchfeild, Connecticut (Arethusa Farms)
With the comforting aromas of buttered popcorn, Bella Bantam is supple and creamy. Aged for 1 - 4 months, it's a dreamy companion to any cracker! It pairs well with Belgian Farmhouse Ales and Chardonnays.
Crybaby
(Past. - Cow) - Litchfeild, Connecticut (Arethusa Farms)
This Swiss style cheese is riddled with eyes, giving Crybaby its name. Aged for at least two months but often as long as six, this cheese has a subtly nutty aroma with a traditional Swiss tang. A great cheese to slice for a sandwich or enjoy with a Chardonnay.
Currently out of stock.
Finback
(Past. - Cow) - Groton, Connecticut (Mystic Cheese)
This original cow milk cheese from Mystic Cheese is made with the milk from a single herd of cattle and is aged for a minimum of 4 months. The edible rind protects the slightly crumbly paste that has flavors of savory brown butter with a fruity finish. Pairs excellently with honey and apples.
Currently out of stock.
Tapping reeve
(Past. - Cow) - Litchfeild, Connecticut (Arethusa Farms)
Named after a reformist 18th century lawyer who founded the Litchfield Law School. This original colonial style cheese from Arethusa Farm is sharp and refined, not unlike its namesake.
Pairs well with: Hard cider or IPA.
iowa:
four alarm cheddar
(Past. - Cow) (Cheddar) - Milton, Iowa (Milton Creamery)
This young, creamy cheddar contains a unique blend of four different peppers. Chili, jalepeño, chipotle, and ghost peppers are used to pack this smooth cheese with spicy, smokey, and peppery flavor. Enjoy sliced on a cheeseburger or grated over a taco.
Massachusetts:
Maggie’s Reserve
(Raw - Cow) - Williamstown, Mass. - (Cricket Creek Farm)
A mature version of Cricket Creek's Maggie's Round, Maggie's Reserve is aged between 12-24 months to further develop its natural flavors of butterscotch and pineapple. A sprinkling of tyrosine crystals adds a slight crunch to the fudgy, creamy paste.
Maggie’s Round
(Raw - Cow) - Williamstown, Mass. - (Cricket Creek Farm)
Aged 4-9 months, Maggie's Round is An American Cheese Society winner and Cricket Creek's flagship cheese. Hand made with the milk of grass fed cows, this semi-firm cheese is gently sharp, bright and fruity, combining the flavors of cheddar and swiss.
New york:
Boujee Blue
(Past. Cow - Goat - Sheep) (Blue) - Old Chatham, New York - (Old Chatham Creamery)
This mixed milk blue cheese from Old Chatham is made with 70% cow, 15% sheep and 15% goat milk. The dense and perfectly balanced paste is sweet and buttery with a mild and approachable blue tang. Boujee Blue is great with any sweet wine.
Queen of Corona
(Past. - Goat) - Toledo, Spain / Brooklyn, New York (Quesos Corcuera, Crown Finish Caves)
Notes of fresh grass and herbs permeate this small wheel of goat cheese. Unlike most goat cheeses, Queen of Corona is lacking in goaty, barnyardy tang. Instead it boasts earthy flavors of the natural rind and a savory finish. Produced in Spain by Quesos Corcuera then shipped to Crown Finish Caves for its aging process.
Kunik
(Past. - Cow - Goat) - Warrensburg, New York (Nettle Meadow Farm)
This triple crème mixed milk round gains its buttery, rich flavor and creamy texture from the milk of Jersey cows. The high butterfat Jersey milk pairs down the intensity of the goat milk, although it maintains a goaty, lemony tang.
Pairs well with: Champagne, Prosecco, other Sparkling wines
Oregon:
Caveman blue
(Past. - Cow) (Blue) Vegetarian - Central Point, Oregon (Rogue Creamery)
This certified organic, cave aged blue is another amazing creation from Rogue Creamery. The flavor of this fudgy and creamy blue cheese is mildly blue with earthy undertones. Pair with a glass of Zinfandel or toasted nuts.
Certified Organic
face to face
(Past. - Cow - Sheep) (Cheddar) - Brandon, Oregon (Face Rock Creamery)
This English style cheddar is wrapped in cloth and dipped in butter before aging for 13-18 months. The mixed sheep and cow milk combined with cloth binding make for a complex cheese with sweet, nutty and grassy flavors.
Rogue river blue
(Past. - Cow) (Blue) Vegetarian - Central Point, Oregon (Rogue Creamery) Seasonal - Fall / Winter Only
Currently Out of Stock
Named "Best Cheese in the World" at the 2019/2020 World Cheese Awards in Bergamo, Italy. After aging for 9-11 months it is hand wrapped in organic grape leaves that have been soaked in pear brandy. The paste is rich and sweet with a pronounced blue finish.
Certified Organic. Available in fall only. Very limited stock
Smokey blue
(Past. - Cow) (Blue) Vegetarian - Central Point, Oregon (Rogue Creamery)
This cheese is cold-smoked over locally grown hazelnut shells, infusing it with aromas of vanilla, bread pudding, and candied bacon and lending flavors of honey, nectarine, and roasted nuts with a mid blue finish. Enjoy with a glass of Zinfandel, whiskey, or in deviled eggs.
Certified Organic
vampire slayer
(Past. - Cow - Sheep) (Cheddar) - Brandon, Oregon (Face Rock Creamery)
As the name suggests, this cheddar is infused with a generous amount of garlic. The smooth and creamy paste pairs excellently with everything bagel crackers and sun dried tomatoes. Vampire Slayer is a must try for anyone who loves garlic!
Pennsylvania:
Wild rosemary
(Past. - Goat - Cow) - Allison Park, Pennsylvania (Goat Rodeo Farm & Dairy)
As you may have guessed, the rind of this cheese is hand pressed with freshly dried rosemary and extra virgin olive oil. The paste is aromatic, smooth, and brimming with herbal. 1st place in mixed milk flavored cheese at the '22 PA Farm Show.
Rhode Island:
Fresh MOZZARELLA
(Past. - Cow) - Providence, RI (Narragansett Creamery)
These balls of Oveline "egg shaped" mozzarella are around a quarter pound each and sold individually. Buttery and always fresh, this cheese is the perfect option to melt on a pizza or slice to top a salad.
Ciliegine size available seasonally - Summer only
Utah:
Barely Buzzed
(Past. - Cow) (Cheddar) Vegetarian - Ogden, Utah (Beehive Cheese) Seasonal - Summer Only
This award winning cheese is hand rubbed with a blend of espresso and lavender over the 6-8 months it's aged. The smooth paste has sweet and nutty flavors. Pair with red wine or enjoy with chocolate, berries, and toasted nuts.
Hatch Chili Cheddar
(Past. - Cow) (Cheddar) Vegetarian - Ogden, Utah (Beehive Cheese)
This complex and flavorful cheddar is made with hatch chilies grown at Red Butte Gardens in Utah. Hatch chilies are mild but packed with flavor and are a great companion to the coriander rubbed on the rind. Pair with meats and olives.
Pour me a slice
(Past. - Cow) (Cheddar) Vegetarian - Ogden, Utah (Beehive Cheese)
A smooth and creamy cheddar infused with Basil Hayden's Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Flavors of whiskey are more pronounced near the rind. Pairs excellently with fruit, chocolate and a glass of bourbon.
Vermont:
Bayley Hazen Blue
(Raw - Cow) (Blue) - Greensboro, Vermont - (Jasper Hill Farm)
Named after an old military road commissioned by George Washington. Aged for 3-4 months, this blue is dense and fudgy, making it the perfect cheese to crumble over a salad. Tasting notes are nutty and fruity. Pair with fruity reds and enjoy with dark chocolate. Non GMO
Cornerstone
(Raw - Cow) - Westminster West, Vermont - (Parish Hill Creamery)
A true American Original that was conceived from a challenge put forward by the ACS in 2015. A recipe shared between cheese makers, this particular Cornerstone from Parish Hill boasts contrasting fruity and earthy flavors and a bright lactic tang.
Oma
(Past. - Cow) (Washed Rind) - Greensboro, Vermont - (Jasper Hill Farm)
Oma is an American original tomme style cheese that is soft but never runny. The thin, orange rind is an earthy foil for the rich paste with sweet, grassy and pungent flavors. Pairs with Belgian style ales, white wines, fig jam, and buttery crackers.
Certified Organic
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Chandoka
(Past. - Cow - Goat) (Cheddar) - Malone, Wisconsin - (LaClare Creamery)
This mild, creamy and fruity cheddar is aged for at least 4 months to develop layers of buttery and tangy flavor from the combination of cow and goat milk. This is an ideal cheddar to cube or grate as it doesn't crumble like sharp cheddar. Pair with sweet, fruity wines.
Cupola
(Raw - Cow) (Gouda) - Appleton, Wisconsin (Red Barn Family Farm)
Cupola is an original recipe, small batch artisan cheese. It is firm and sweet with notes of caramel and toasted pineapple. Cupola melts well when thinly sliced or grated.
Pairs well with: a wide array of beverages such as Merlot, Chardonnay, ales, or rum.
Heritage Cheddar
(Past. - Cow) (Cheddar) - Appleton, Wisconsin (Red Barn Family Farm)
Currently Out of Stock
Aged for about one year, this exceptionally creamy cheddar is still old enough to have a few tyrosine crystals and a slight sharpness. This cheese is perfect sliced for a grilled cheese, mac & cheese, cheeseburgers, you name it.
Red Rock
(Past. - Cow) (Cheddar)(Blue) - Schullsburg, Wisconsin (Roelli Cheese Haus)
Cave aged at least 60 days until reaching its maturity, this deep orange, bloomy rind cheddar is a Roelli Cheese Haus original. A slight blue vein lends a mild blue tang that complements the rich creaminess of the paste. Red Rock can win over anyone unsure of blue cheese.
Pairs well with: Apple slices, quince, apple, or peach preserves, Winter Wheat crackers
Currently out of stock.
Roelli Haus Cheddar
(Past. - Cow) (Cheddar) - Schullsburg, Wisconsin (Roelli Cheese Haus)
Made on a family farm, this brilliantly orange cheddar gets its color from annatto seed extract, an all natural food coloring. Cellar aged for at least 90 days creates a smooth and meaty texture. The flavor is robust and savory.
Pairs well with: Cranberry relish, American pale ales, ciders, or any red wine.
Smoked Glacier Point Blue
(Past. - Cow) (Blue) - La Valle, Wisconsin (Carr Valley Cheese)
This artisanal blue from Carr Valley Creamery is made in small batches & lightly smoked. The paste is fudgy with a mild blue tang and a clean, crisp finish. This is a great blue to crumble over salads or to use in a homemade blue cheese dressing.
Pairs well with: Hot honey, blackberry preserves, rosemary crackers
Snowfields Butterkäse
“booter-keh-zuh” (Past. - Cow) - Malone, Wisconsin (Saxon Creamery)
Made at Saxon Creamery in Wisconsin from the milk of pasture grazing cattle. Aged for a minimum of 3 months, this cheese is rich and buttery with nutty and slightly acidic undertones.
Pairs well with: IPA, Chardonnay, or Rose Wines
The fawn
(Past. - Cow) (Cheddar) Vegetarian - Sheboygan Wisconsin - (Deer Creek Cheese)
A unique combination of cultures give this young cheddar a sublime flavor profile with both nutty & sweet notes. Though relatively mild, it's unbelievably rich, pairing well with Chardonnay & fresh fruit.
The rattlesnake
(Past. - Cow) (Cheddar) Vegetarian - Sheboygan Wisconsin - (Deer Creek Cheese)
Smooth, creamy and infused with premium gold tequila and habañero peppers. This perfect pairing creates spicy, sweet, tropical, and hot layers of flavor. Enjoy this cheddar with iced sangria, pineapple & mango or grated over a shrimp taco.
The stag - 12 year cheddar
(Past. - Cow) (Cheddar) Vegetarian - Sheboygan Wisconsin - (Deer Creek Cheese)
Only select batches of cheese are chosen to become the impeccably aged Stag, ensuring that each wheel is intense, rich, full flavored, and very sharp. Excellent with nuts and a buttery cracker.
Triple play
(Past. - Cow - Sheep - Goat) (Cheddar) - Mineral Point, Wisconsin (Hooks Cheese Co.)
An original cheese from Hook's Cheese Co., Triple Play is delectable cheddar made with cow, goat and sheep milk. Aged for over a year, this cheddar has the perfect balance between sharp, flavorful and creamy.
Pairs well with: an IPA or a sweet red wine.