Reypenaer Aged 1 Year Gouda is a Dutch Gouda cheese from Woerden, Utrecht, made with pasteurized Holstein-Friesian summer milk following strict PGI Gouda Holland standards. It is traditionally ripened for 12 months in a historic 1906 warehouse by the Old Rhine, using animal rennet. The cheese has 30-35% moisture, 48% fat in dry matter, developing a dense, crystalline texture from tyrosine crystals. Its flavor is intense, nutty, salty-sweet with fruity and woody notes. Paired well with oaked Chardonnay, Merlot, and Port, it’s artisanal, semi-hard, and distinguished by manual affinage and natural maturation.

Gayo Azul Edam is an authentic Dutch semi-hard cheese from North Holland, produced by Royal FrieslandCampina using pasteurized part-skim Holstein cow milk and microbial rennet. Certified under the EU's Edam Holland PGI, it follows traditional washed-curd methods, yielding a mild, nutty, buttery, and salty flavor with elastic, firm, and smooth texture. Aged 4-12 weeks, it has 40-44% moisture and a 40% fat-in-dry-matter content. The red wax coating preserves it during long shipments, making it popular in Caribbean and Filipino cuisines. It pairs well with fruity wines, malty beers, and sweet-savory foods like guava paste and cured ham.

Murray’s Estate Gouda is a farmstead, semi-hard cheese from Landgoed Kaamps in Twente, Overijssel, Netherlands, produced by the Nijland family since 1985. Made from pasteurized Holstein-Friesian cow’s milk fed on clover-rich pastures, it features a caramel-washed rind and matures for 4-6 months, developing a dense, fudgy texture and a complex flavor profile of butterscotch, burnt sugar, umami, and nutty notes. The cheese holds Gouda Holland PGI status, emphasizing artisanal single-estate production and sustainability, including ecological land management. It pairs well with wines like Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, and beers such as Amber Ale and Stout.

Ewephoria Sheep Gouda, produced in Friesland, Netherlands, is a pasteurized, hard sheep's milk cheese made from East Friesian sheep using washed-curd Gouda technology and microbial vegetarian rennet. It is aged 9–12 months to develop a sweet, crystalline texture with butterscotch, toffee, and whiskey aroma yet contains zero sugar. The unique saline terroir influences mineral content, while East Friesian milk’s high fat and protein yield a rich flavor. Ewephoria is non-PDO, designed for the American palate to balance sweetness and umami, featuring tyrosine crystals and marketed as a gateway sheep cheese with consistent flavor and broad pairings.

"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.

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.

Marieke Gouda, founded by Dutch-born Marieke Penterman in Wisconsin, produces Honey Clover Gouda, a raw milk farmstead cheese infused with *Melilotus* (Honey Clover) herb containing coumarin. The cheese uses milk from a low-stress Holstein-Friesian herd, processed via a traditional Dutch washed-curd method with strict aging on Dutch pine planks for at least 60 days. It offers a mild, sweet, earthy flavor with floral and vanilla notes. Marieke holds a Master Cheesemaker certification and the brand has won over 300 awards. Honey Clover Gouda is gluten-free, rich in protein and calcium, and available nationally in multiple formats.

Murray’s Honey Goat Gouda is a semi-hard, artisanal Dutch-style cheese made from 100% pasteurized goat milk, primarily sourced from Dutch White Goats (Saanen x Dutch Landrace). Produced via the washed-curd method, it includes a 1% honey infusion and honey-washed rind, aged 4-6 months (up to 10 months for premium). It features a dense, smooth, ultra-creamy texture with roasted cashew and caramel flavor notes, complemented by sweet honey undertones. The cheese is vegetarian, gluten-free, and rBGH-free. Originating in the Netherlands with processing in Denmark, it pairs well with crisp white wines, light reds, and certain beers.

Marieke Aged Gouda is a raw cow's milk farmhouse cheese from Thorp, Wisconsin, blending Dutch production methods with American terroir. It uses unpasteurized milk from Holstein-Friesian and Brown Swiss cows, with direct pipeline transfer preserving milk quality. Coagulated with traditional animal rennet, it matures 9-12 months on Dutch pine boards, developing a hard, crystallized texture and complex flavors—caramel, nuts, umami, and grassy notes. The cheese adheres to farmstead standards, ensuring consistent quality. Recognized with awards and crafted under strict conditions, Marieke exemplifies an Old World-New World hybrid, delivering rich flavor and safe raw milk cheesemaking.

Marieke Gouda With Smoked Cumin is an artisan, raw milk farmstead cheese produced by Holland’s Family Cheese in Thorp, Wisconsin, blending traditional Dutch *boerenkaas* methods with American hickory wood cold-smoking. Made from raw whole milk delivered warm via a "pipe-to-vat" system, it utilizes a washed-curd process and includes whole cumin seeds for flavor and preservation. Certified Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker Marieke Penterman leads production. Aged ≥60 days for safety, the cheese exhibits a sweet, smoky, and spicy sensory profile. It has won consistent top awards in major cheese competitions (2023–2025) and is sold as a high-end artisan product.

Parrano by Uniekaas is a Dutch cheese blending young Gouda’s creamy, sweet texture with the nutty, savory flavors of aged Parmesan. Produced in Holland using Friesan-Holstein cow milk and Parmigiano-Reggiano starter cultures, it is vegetarian-friendly (microbial rennet) and aged five months for balanced flavor and small crystals. Parrano melts well, suits versatile culinary uses, and appeals to both Gouda and Parmesan fans. Its wax rind is inedible, and the cheese is best stored in cheese paper. It is a crowd-pleaser, gold-medal winner, and positioned as the “vegetarian’s Parmesan” and an ideal “gateway” aged cheese.

Kaamps Estate Pizza Gouda, a farmstead Dutch cheese from Deurningen, blends traditional *Boerderijkaas* methods with pizza-inspired flavors (tomato, olive, oregano, garlic, basil). Produced using thermally treated or pasteurized milk depending on market, it leverages robotic milking and clover-rich pasture to yield high-quality, pliable milk with superior fatty acid profiles. The washed-curd process with careful inclusion stabilization preserves texture and safety. Aged 4-8 weeks, it offers a mild, buttery, herbaceous pizza flavor. Nutritionally rich and keto-friendly, it pairs well with Chianti or Pilsner beers. Marketed as a premium specialty, it honors Dutch terroir while innovating flavor and use.

Uniekaas Robusto is a hybrid Dutch cheese blending Gouda's washed curd technique with Alpine aging and thermophilic cultures, aged 9–12 months. It uses Certified Meadow Milk from grass-grazed cows, yielding rich beta-carotene color and complex flavors. Shifted to vegetarian microbial rennet in 2020, it is vegetarian-friendly and lactose-free. Robusto features a dense protein matrix with distinctive tyrosine crystals from proteolysis, offering a sweet, savory flavor with butterscotch and nutty notes. Positioned as accessible luxury, it’s distributed globally via DMK Group and Best Cheese Corp., favored for table use, grating, and pairing with bold wines and beers.

Artikaas Vintage Lot 18 is an 18-month aged Gouda from Friesland, Netherlands, made from pasteurized Holstein-Friesian cow’s milk sourced under rigorous meadow-grazing and sustainability standards. Adhering to EU PGI guidelines, it uses animal rennet and the traditional washed-curd process. The cheese is firm, low in moisture, and features an ochre hue, crystalline texture, and complex flavors of caramel, nuts, and umami. It is highly recognized, winning top global cheese awards. Its shelf-stability, culinary versatility, and deep ties to Dutch terroir and tradition distinguish it as a world-class, premium artisan cheese.

Artikaas Vintage Lot 36 is a 36-month aged Gouda from the Netherlands, made with pasteurized Holstein-Friesian cow's milk, traditional animal rennet, and sustainable methods under the Royal A-Ware group. Classified as Brokkelkaas, it features ultra-low moisture, crystalline texture, and intense flavors of caramel, butterscotch, whiskey, and umami. It is lactose-free and uses carefully selected cultures for balanced sweetness without bitterness. The cheese is award-winning, best enjoyed in crumbled form, and pairs well with full-bodied wines, dark beers, fruits, and nuts. Crystals signify proper aging, not spoilage; ammonia odors dissipate after airing.

Kaamps Estate's Whiskey Maple Gouda is a farmstead cheese from the Twente region, Netherlands, crafted from thermized or pasteurized cow’s milk sourced exclusively from the estate’s own herd. It features a semi-firm, creamy texture due to a pasture-rich diet yielding softer fats and a unique mineral profile from sandy soils. Aged 12-14 weeks, its defining process washes curds in a maple syrup whiskey solution for uniform flavor. Infused with oak-aged whiskey and maple sweetness, it balances caramel, nutty, and woody notes without boozy heat. Produced with animal rennet, it exemplifies terroir-driven, sustainable artisanal cheesemaking.

Artikaas Youngsters Hickory Smoked Gouda combines Dutch cheesemaking tradition with American tastes, using grass-fed Holstein-Friesian milk and clean-label ingredients. The cheese is made and aged in the Netherlands, then shipped to the US for hickory cold smoking, yielding a sweet, creamy, smoky flavor. Marketed as an affordable luxury, it targets younger consumers, is vegetarian-friendly, keto and gluten-free, and sustainably produced. Distributed widely across major US grocery chains and recognized with international awards, it stands out for its authentic origin, innovative processing, strong brand heritage, and appeal as a versatile, everyday specialty cheese.