Deer Creek The Stag Cheddar

Deer Creek The Stag Cheddar

Deer Creek
SKU:
1538-2L
$49.99
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Description

Deer Creek The Stag Cheddar

The Stag is a rich, bold, aged cheddar from Deer Creek with pronounced toffee & butterscotch notes, a sweet finish, a firm texture with crunchy protein crystals, and a bandage-wrapped (or cloth-bound) craft heritage.

Flavor & Texture Profile:

  • Flavor: “The Stag” is a bold and nutty cheddar, with strong notes of toffee and butterscotch, yet still possessing a sweet finish.

  • Texture: It has a hint of crystalline crunch from small protein crystals found in aged cheddars which adds texture and a slight “pop” sensation.

  • Color and Body: Typical of an aged cheddar — firm, but with those crunchy bits; less creamy melt-than younger cheddars.

Serving & Pairing Suggestions:

  • Serving: Try bringing the cheese to room temperature and cutting into chunks or wedges before serving to best appreciate the full flavor and crystalline texture.

  • Pairings:

    • Soft pairings: Warm spiced apple cider.

    • Beer: Stout, amber ales.

    • Wine: Pinot Noir, Red Zinfandel, or Malbec.

    • Nibblies / cheese board items: Cashews, dried cranberries, dried cherries, pistachios, pumpernickel bread, blackberries, charcuterie, red grapes.

Ingredients: Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Cultures, Enzymes.