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Nylander Organic Gouda

Producer
Otto Jan Bokma
Country
Holland
Region
Netherlands
Size
17-20 in diameter
Weight
30-35 lbs
Website
Milk
Cow
Treatment
Raw
Classification
Hard
Rennet
Animal
Rind
Waxed
Style
Gouda-like

Nylander is an organic raw-milk gouda produced in Friesland, in North Holland.

Made in a small dairy in Workum using the milk from a single herd of Jersey dairy cows, the cheese is only made when the cows are grazing on pasture from April to January.

To produce Nylander, makers cut the curd into 1/3-inch pieces, which are stirred in the vat while ripening, washed with hot water and placed into molds. Wheels are pressed for at least 24 hours, and then bathed in a brine solution for 36 hours. The wheels are then aged for at least one year in the farm’s warehouse at a temperature of 51 to 54 degrees Fahrenheit.

Tasting Notes

When ready for sale, Nylander has a rich saffron yellow paste speckled with amino acid crystals. Aroma is reminiscent of fresh hay with earthy, mineral tones. Incredibly creamy in texture, Nylander has a round, deep flavor in which the farmhouse environment is expressed via notes of potato peel and minerals. 

Pairings

Pair Nylander with a riesling. 

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