CHEAT SHEET

Type

Robust

Taste

Whiskey, butterscotch, toasted pecan and deep caramel notes.

Age

26 Months

Milk Type

Cow

Food Pairings

Olives, fig cake, spicy honey roasted nuts and honeycomb.

Texture

Hard

Drink Pairings

Dark beer.

Revered for its rich flavors of butterscotch, whiskey, and pecan, Beemster XO has a deep ocher interior and a firm, crumbly texture. True to the characteristics of Beemster’s unique milk, this cheese retains a creamy mouthfeel, even though it's aged for more than 2 years. It’s also studded with crunchy, mouthwatering crystals that surprise the palate. Whether for a special occasion or your own special treat, Beemster XO is a coveted favorite.

INGREDIENTS Pasteurized cow's milk, salt, cheese culture, animal rennet, annatto (for color). Contains: Milk — **INGREDIENTS**
Pasteurized cow's milk, salt, STARTER culture, NON-GMO Microbial rennet, annatto (for color). Contains: Milk

Awards

WCA

Gold ’10, ’13
Silver ’08, ’12

DLG

Gold ’05, ’06, ’07, ’08, ’09, ’10, ’13, ’14
Silver ’11

ICA

Gold ’11

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