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The herd is made up of Montbeliarde and Red Friesians cows, which are not common breeds for Gouda production. The cows feed on pastures all year long, and their organic, raw milk becomes a Gouda with incredible character and flavor. Look for butterscotch, grass and pineapple notes and a crunchy texture from the protein crystals (tyrosine) that develop as the cheese ages. Since it is made on an island, the wheels get to the mainland by rowboat!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFarm\/Producer\/Importer: Jan and Roos van Schie\/Fromagerie L'Amuse\/Essex St. Cheese\u003cbr\u003ePlace: Zuid, Holland\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Firm\u003cbr\u003eMilk Type: Raw cow\u003cbr\u003eRennet: Traditional\u003cbr\u003eAge: 15-18 months \u003cbr\u003ePairing: Gewürztraminer or Syrah. 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Maria José produces it at Finca Sierra La Solana, a ranch from 1878 that also grows grapes and almonds. For us, it is not about age but flavor. These wheels taste of hay, green olive, and almonds. Manchego 1605 is truly artisan and authentic. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFarm\/Producer\/Importer: Finca Sierra la Solana\/Queseria 1605\/Essex St. Cheese Company\u003cbr\u003ePlace: Ciudad Real, Spain\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Firm\u003cbr\u003eMilk Type: Raw sheep\u003cbr\u003eRennet: Traditional\u003cbr\u003eAge: 6-8 months\u003cbr\u003ePairing: Albariño, sour beer","brand":"Queseria 1605","offers":[{"title":"1\/2 lb.","offer_id":35610136150179,"sku":"","price":21.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":35610136182947,"sku":"","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 lbs.","offer_id":35610136215715,"sku":"","price":61.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 lbs.","offer_id":35610136281251,"sku":"","price":85.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8104\/7971\/products\/Manchego1605.png?v=1630964448"},{"product_id":"cabriolait","title":"Cabriolait","description":"Cabriolait is a traditional Belgian abbey-style goat’s milk cheese. The milk for the cheese comes from Saanen Alpine cross goats and is delivered fresh daily to the dairy. Het Hinkelspel is the story of three young men looking to rebel. Having had enough of the factory produced cheeses of Belgium, partners Alexander, Jos, and Bart, set out on a mission to create real, cheese made from unadulterated raw milk. Cabriolait is sweet and mild.\u003cbr\u003eThe wash on the rind creates a nutty aroma. The paste is ivory white, with notes of toasted bread and butter. A subdued goaty tang on the finish makes the cheese more approachable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFarm\/Producer\/Importer: Cooperatieve Kaasmakerij Het Hinkelspel\/Columbia Cheese\u003cbr\u003ePlace: East Flanders Belgium \u003cbr\u003eStyle: Firm\u003cbr\u003eMilk Type: Raw Goat\u003cbr\u003eRennet: Traditional\u003cbr\u003eAge: 3 Months\u003cbr\u003ePairing: Pinot Noir, Brown Ale \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Cooperatieve Kaasmakerij Het Hinkelspel","offers":[{"title":"1\/2 lb.","offer_id":35892665843875,"sku":"","price":21.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":35892665876643,"sku":"","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1.5 lbs.","offer_id":35892665909411,"sku":"","price":64.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 lbs.","offer_id":35892665942179,"sku":"","price":85.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8104\/7971\/products\/Cabriolait.png?v=1630964431"},{"product_id":"feta-pdo","title":"Feta PDO","description":"Our authentic Greek Feta is made exclusively from the milk of Lesbian breed sheep, whose shepherds retain a millennia-old practice of grazing them on the sun-and-sea splashed hills around the village of Agra, on the western side of the island of Lesbos. 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In 2008 as milk prices declined, Almnäs Bruk turned back to cheesemaking and revived the recipe for Wrångebäck. Wrångebäck is unique, somewhere between an alpine style and a cheddar. Flavors are deep and rich with notes of dark toffee and cream. 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Brabander is typically aged for 8 months, so Brabander Reserve (AKA Black Betty) is aged 16 months. She releases it to small, independent shops like ours just in time for the holidays. Brabander Reserve is crunchy with big caramel, grass, and malted milkshake flavors. 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