Tillamook
| The Tillamook Maker's Reserve 3-Year Extra Sharp Cheddar, produced by the Tillamook County Creamery Association, uniquely blends industrial scale with artisanal methods, using heat-shocked milk from a cooperative herd rich in Jersey genetics to optimize fat-protein balance. Its three-year aging promotes proteolysis and lipolysis, yielding a friable texture, complex savory, umami, and sharp flavors, and characteristic calcium lactate crystals. Thermalization preserves native enzymes and beneficial bacteria, differentiating it from pasteurized cheddars. Vacuum-sealed blocks ensure uniform texture. It meets US aging safety standards and is stylistically distinct from UK PDO cheddars. Recommended pairings include Oregon Pinot Noir and oaked Chardonnay. | |
| Country | USA |
| Milk | Cow |
| Rennet | Vegetarian |
| Heat Treatment | Thermalized |
| Texture Profile | Friable |
| Flavor Profile | Sharp, Savory, Buttery, Fruity, Clean |
| Wine Pairings | Oregon Pinot Noir, Oaked Chardonnay, Port, Sherry |
| Beer Pairings: | Hazy IPA, Stout, Porter |
| Food Pairings: | Grilled cheese, Cheese board, Pasta dishes, Soups |
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