Tasting notes: The best of Chester County cheeses
The diversity and volume of high-quality cheeses being produced in Chester County are downright impressive. Here is a sample of what local chefs are featuring on cheese plates, and in risottos and salads. Find more information on the makers (and where to get their goods) at chestercountycheese.org. Cloud Nine from Yellow Springs Farm: Aptly named, this cotton-ball-esque goat cheese has a pure-white bloomy rind that hides a smooth, subtly tangy, addictive bite inside.
The diversity and volume of high-quality cheeses being produced in Chester County are downright impressive. Here is a sample of what local chefs are featuring on cheese plates, and in risottos and salads. Find more information on the makers (and where to get their goods) at chestercountycheese.org.
Cloud Nine from Yellow Springs Farm: Aptly named, this cotton-ball-esque goat cheese has a pure-white bloomy rind that hides a smooth, subtly tangy, addictive bite inside.
Birchrun Blue from Birchrun Hills: This raw cow's-milk cheese is aged for at least 60 days, has a sweet and tangy true blue taste, and a texture between crumbly and spreadable.
Headwater from Doe Run Dairy: Victory Brewing's Headwaters Pale Ale imparts a light, peppy flavor to the first bite of this well-aged hard cow's-milk cheese, while the finish is salty and buttery.
Fieldstone from Yellow Springs Farm: Aged 6 to 8 weeks and semisoft, this goat option is earthy, but still mild and clean.
Sharp 2 from Shellbark Hollow Farm: A goat cheese that will wow fans of super-sharp cheese.
Equinox from Birchrun Hills: An alpine-style cheese that is smooth, firm, nutty, grassy, and really approachable.
- A.P.