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Hook's Blue

Attributes
Producer: 
Hook's Cheese
Website: 
www.hookscheese.com
Country of Origin: 
United States
Region of Origin: 
Wisconsin
Milk Type: 
Cow
Milk Treatment: 
Pasteurised
Classification: 
Firm
Classification: 
Blue
Rennet: 
Microbial
Rind: 
Natural
Shape: 
Cylinder
Size: 
8 ins diameter, 6 ins high
Weight: 
5-6lb

Located in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, Hook's Cheese produces several varieties of cheese, ranging from classic Wisconsin cheddars to several types of blue cheese.

Owners Tony and Julie Hook started Hook's Cheese Company in 1976 and inititally made cheddar and swiss. Since 1980, they have continued to expand their range and have won numerous awards for their cheeses. Hook's is perhaps best known for its extra aged cheddars and blues. Currently the company is aging an impressive 600,000lbs. of cheese.

Milk for production comes from several small, local dairy farms near Mineral Point. The cows are all raised sustainably and without rBGH.

Aged for a minimum of one year, Hook's Blue has a close, dense and butter-like texture. Flavors are big and assertive, yet balanced with peppery notes and a lingering finish.



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