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Hay There
Artikaas
Tasting notes & pairings
pronounced "English/American: /ˈɡaʊdə/ (GOW-duh); Authentic Dutch: /ˈɦɑudɑ/ (HOW-dah, guttural fricative)"
| "Hay There" Gouda is a semi-hard Dutch cheese from a single-family farm in Biddinghuizen, Flevoland, made from thermized cow's milk rich in beta-carotene, giving it a natural pale-yellow color. It uses traditional animal rennet and ages for a minimum of 60 days, resulting in a firm yet elastic texture with a sweet, buttery flavor. The line includes three variants: Lavender and Thyme (floral and herbaceous), Walnut and Hazelnut (nutty and roasted), and Truffle (earthy umami). It pairs well with sparkling wines, fortified wines, and malt-forward beers, and is versatile for both cheese boards and cooking. | |
| Country | Netherlands, Flevoland |
| Milk | Cow |
| Rennet | Animal |
| Heat Treatment | Thermized |
| Texture Profile | Firm, pliable, elastic, smooth, velvety (herbal), crunchy (nuts), slight particulate (truffle) |
| Flavor Profile | Sweet, milky, buttery, floral (lavender, thyme), nutty, roasted, earthy, umami, woodsy, savory |
| Wine Pairings | Sparkling white: Crémant, Champagne; Light reds: Pinot Noir; Dry Rosé; Fortified: Tawny Port, Oloroso Sherry, Madeira; Vintage Champagne; Earthy reds: Nebbiolo, fruity reds |
| Beer Pairings: | Belgian Saison, Farmhouse Ale, Brown Ale, Amber Ale, Oatmeal Stout, Biere de Garde, Rauchbier |
| Food Pairings: | Summer stone fruits (peaches, nectarines, plums), roasted chicken, honeycomb, Anjou pears, mission figs, tartlets with bacon, Frangelico liqueur, macaroni and cheese, beef smash burger, Caesar salad flatbread, prosciutto, mortadella |
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Artikaas, based in the Netherlands, excels in creating award-winning Dutch cheeses, including Gouda varieties like the Vintage Lot 18 and Holy Sheep. Celebrated for balancing traditional methods with modern techniques, they commit to quality and sustainability. Known globally through awards, Artikaas shares the Dutch cheese passion worldwide.
Recipes: https://www.artikaas.com/posts/