Artikaas
| Artikaas Holy Sheep Gouda is a Dutch cheese made from 100% pasteurized sheep’s milk, aged over 9 months, and produced using a washed-curd method. It is firm, crystalline, and classified as hard cheese with ~32–36% moisture. The cheese is nutty, sweet, and pastoral in flavor, with tyrosine crystals and a melt-in-the-mouth texture. It uses microbial rennet (vegetarian) and is sourced from family farms in Holland. Notable for its award-winning quality, inedible wax rind, and high nutrient density, Holy Sheep pairs well with wines, beers, fruit, and savory foods. | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Milk | Sheep |
| Rennet | Microbial |
| Heat Treatment | Pasteurized |
| Texture Profile | Firm, Grainy, Crystalline |
| Flavor Profile | Nutty, Sweet, Pastoral, Umami |
| Wine Pairings | Crisp Chardonnay, Champagne, Full-Bodied Reds, Sweet Whites |
| Beer Pairings: | Doppelbock, Imperial Stout, Brown Ale, Belgian Tripel |
| Food Pairings: | Crisp Apples, Pears, Dried Figs, Honey, Smoked Ham, Asparagus, Pasta, Salads |
News
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.
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