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Bereleberg

Attributes
Producer: 
Berle Farm
Website: 
www.berlefarm.com
Country of Origin: 
United States
Region of Origin: 
New York
Milk Type: 
Cow
Milk Treatment: 
Raw
Classification: 
Firm
Rennet: 
Microbial
Rind: 
Natural
Shape: 
Wheel
Size: 
4.5” tall, 9.5” diameter
Weight: 
11 lbs

Located in Hoosick, New York, close to the Massachusetts and Vermont borders, Berle Farm is a certified organic farm, owned and operated by Beatrice Berle.

The 600-acre farmstead dates back to the 1840s. Beatrice comes from a long line of farmers and is dedicated to continuing sustainable farming practices, which include using solar power to run the farm.

Berle Farm produces a variety of dairy products including artisanal cheese and yogurt, in addition to raising organic beef cattle. Currently, the farm milks 8 cows to produce its three different cheeses.

Berleberg is Berle Farm’s signature cheese. It is, in the words of Beatrice Berle, “…the framework of our farm, family, and living systems.”

With only five wheels being made per batch using milk sourced from the farm, Berleberg is a mild-flavored, raw milk cheese. It has a light brown-grey rind and pale yellow interior with tiny eyes dotted throughout.

Berleberg is available at stores throughout New York State, Vermont and Massachusetts, or directly from the farm.

The flavor is of buttered popcorn, with a smooth, luscious texture. It is perfect to use in gourmet grilled-cheeses served with spicy tomato bisque. Berleberg is also hearty enough to put on artisanal burgers for a great twist.
Pairings: 
Suggested pairings with Berleberg including fresh Apple Cider, IPAs and Sparkling Wines, especially those made in New York State such as Brown’s Pale Ale, or one of Sparkling Pointe’s wines.
Featured Cheeses
Featured Year: 
2012
Featured Month: 
10
Featured Day: 
19
Featured Photo: 
use this photo
Featured Title: 
From England and New England. Three new uploads to the Culture Cheese Library
Featured Summary: 
Today we feature cheeses from Berle Farm in New York; Berleberg and Crowdie, and hailing from England, Lord of the Hundreds. Enjoy!


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