Producer/Affineur: Blakesville Creamery
Origin: Port Washington, Wisconsin
Milk Type: Goat
Milk Treatment: Pasteurized
Texture: Semi-Soft
Style: Soft-Ripened
Rind Type: Washed
Rennet: Traditional
Mouthfeel: Rich, dense
Flavor: Fruity, yeasty, peanut skin
Blakesville Creamery is a relative newcomer to the cheese world (2020). It comes as no surprise that their ascension to the stars has been guided by veteran cheesemaker Veronica Pedraza. Veronica is making amazing cheese with milk from the farms herd of nearly 1500 Saanen mix goats. The farm itself is pretty special as it is part of the Brico Fund which has a focus on thoughtful land use and environmental protection.
Inspired by the French classic Langres, Afterglow is a small washed rind wheel with a rich, dense mouthfeel and a fruity, peanuty flavor profile. The texture ranges from soft to semi-soft, depending on ripeness. Young wheels of Afterglow are washed with a cherry ale, adding that delightful fruitiness to the cheese.
Availability:
Usually ships within 1 business days.
Product is perishable and must ship via Overnight service.