Beehive Cheese
| Big John’s Cajun, by Beehive Cheese Company in Utah, is a semi-firm cheddar made from high-fat Jersey milk with a proprietary "Promontory" base. It features a hand-applied spice rub of cayenne pepper, garlic, and celery seed on its rind, creating a distinctive flavor gradient through osmotic diffusion during its 4+ month aging. The cheese balances creamy sweetness with a slow-building cayenne heat and herbal bitterness. It uses pasteurized milk, vegetarian rennet, and controlled acidification to ensure microbiological safety. Award-winning and commercially successful, it pairs well with certain beers and wines and is praised for texture and complex, layered flavors. | |
| Country | USA |
| Milk | Cow |
| Rennet | Vegetarian |
| Heat Treatment | Pasteurized |
| Texture Profile | Semi-firm |
| Flavor Profile | Sweet, Savory, Spicy, Herbal |
| Wine Pairings | Off-Dry Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Orange Wine, Gamay, Pinot Noir |
| Beer Pairings: | Pilsner, Helles Lager, Wheat Beer |
| Food Pairings: | Grilled Cheese, Burgers, Polenta, Grits |
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BEEHIVE CHEESE
USA
Beehive Cheese is a family-owned company in Uintah, Utah, known for its artisanal cheese crafted from local milk. Founded in 2005 by Tim Welsh and Pat Ford, the brand is famous for varieties like Barely Buzzed and Promontory. Beehive Cheese focuses on sustainability and community, hosting workshops and events. They''ve won numerous awards for their unique flavors and quality, underlining their commitment to excellence.