The Slow Way. The Traditional Way. The Beemster Way.
Why do we bother with all of these exacting practices? Because it's the right way to do things. Because we're committed to making the best possible cheese.
From the Ground Up
The best cheese comes from the best milk and at Beemster that starts with our unique slate-blue soil.
Lactose Free Cheese? Yes, please.
Beemster cheeses are made with real milk from real livestock, so how is it that almost all Beemster varieties are lactose free?
Tradition Meets Technology
Our modern dairy facility is the greenest in the world, but we still make our cheese by hand, using time-honored techniques.
Watch Our Dancing Cows
Don’t miss this video of our cows jumping for joy that spring has finally arrived and it’s time to graze on our lush grasses.
Aged to Perfection
To achieve that signature Beemster flavor and aroma we age our cheese on well-seasoned wooden planks.
Soil Pedigree
As a founding supporter in the farm-to-table movement, Beemster loves to educate the new generation of enthusiasts who expect more than a good story from the farms that provide premium cheeses.
The Aging Process
Good things take time. At Beemster, we respect the process. Our cheeses are never mass-produced and rushed to market.
Spring Cheese is Coming
When spring arrives, the Beemster cows instinctively become restless to be let loose to graze on the lush pastures of the Beemster polder.
Opening of the World's Greenest Cheese Dairy
A magnificent moment: Our new cheese dairy 'De Tijd' was officially opened last Thursday by our Queen Maxima.
Top Cheeses
Pumpkin Spice
The ORIGINAL Pumpkin Spice Gouda! This savory cheese delivers the taste of autumn. Don’t miss this limited-time offering.
Pairs with:
Malbec, Chardonnay, farmhouse ale, cider. Grill with ham, serve alongside raisin-nut bread.
