Why You’ll Love This

A smooth dutch gouda with mellow smoke, creamy sweetness, and excellent melting qualities. It offers enough personality for an interesting cheese board while remaining versatile in the kitchen. The texture and flavor make it especially rewarding when served at room temperature, where the full character of the cow’s milk can unfold.

What Makes It Special

Beemster cheese is made from milk from the Beemster polder. Gentle smoking adds savory depth without masking the cheese’s naturally sweet, buttery character.

Perfect Pairings

Pair it with apples, mustard, smoked meats, pickles, pretzels, burgers, brown ale, or Pinot Noir.

Serving Ideas

Melt into grilled cheese, burgers, omelets, or macaroni and cheese, or serve with mustard and apples on a snack board.

About the Producer

Beemster is associated with this cheese and its traditional style. The style reflects the milk, aging methods, and culinary traditions of Netherlands.

Tasting Notes: Creamy, buttery, gently smoky, mildly sweet

Country: Netherlands