Cypress Grove
pronounced "hum-bohl"
| Humboldt Fog, a surface-ripened goat cheese from Cypress Grove, Arcata, California, is a landmark in American artisan cheese. Created in the 1980s by Mary Keehn, it features a white paste, bloomy rind, and signature horizontal vegetable ash line that buffers acidity to promote rind flora growth. Made from pasteurized goat milk with microbial rennet, it ripens over 3–8 weeks, developing a creamy "creamline" via fungal proteolysis. Acquired by Swiss cooperative Emmi in 2010, it maintains artisanal quality while scaling globally. Humboldt Fog enjoys critical acclaim, extensive market success, and innovative 2024 branding to broaden its appeal. | |
| Country | United States |
| Milk | Goat |
| Rennet | Microbial |
| Heat Treatment | Pasteurized |
| Texture Profile | Creamy |
| Flavor Profile | Lactic, Citrusy, Earthy, Herbal, Piquant |
| Wine Pairings | Sauvignon Blanc, Demi-Sec Sparkling, Pinot Noir |
| Beer Pairings: | Wheat Beers, Hefeweizen |
| Food Pairings: | Honey, Honeycomb, Marcona Almonds, Prosciutto |
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