Plain Colby Cheese
Cheesemakers first produced Colby, a close relative of Cheddar, in the central Wisconsin town of Colby in 1885. Similar in flavor to Cheddar, Colby is softer and has a more open texture and higher moisture content. Cheesemakers spray the curds with cold water and stir them while they are still in the vat to prevent […]
4 Year Old Cheddar Cheese
Blue Ribbon Winner at the Prestigious American Cheese Society Awards Heritage: Prior to 1850, nearly all the cheese produced in the United States was Cheddar. Cheddar production in Wisconsin began in the mid 1800’s and by 1880, more Cheddar was produced in Wisconsin than any other cheese variety. Today it accounts for a large […]
Mild Brick Cheese
In a state known for its cheese, Joe Widmer is a proud cheesehead. He’s heir to the Widmer cheese throne, the third generation in his family in the business. Joe Widmer is one of only eight certified Wisconsin Master Cheesemakers. What that means is that Widmer cheeses are made the same, careful, painstaking way they […]
Aged Brick Cheese
Aged Brick 1 lb Bronze Winner at World Awards competition. Heritage: Brick is a Wisconsin original, first made by John Jossi around 1877. Click here to see more about Widmer’s Cheese Cellars and our other cheeses published at the World Cheese Map … Credits: Widmer’s Cheese Cellars
Aged Brick Spread
A Blue Ribbon Winner made from a blend of Aged Brick and White Cheddar, this delectable spread from Wisconsin will keep you coming back for more. It is best served on crackers, or spread it on your favorite sandwich which includes both grilled cheese and burgers. Heritage: Brick is a Wisconsin original, first made by […]
Shepherd’s Blend
A sheep, goat and cow millk cheese cured for 10 weeks, it has a soft body and a subtle, complex flavor. Excellent melting cheese and great in any recipe! We like it with: Carr Valley Kitchen Single Source Honey, Carr Valley Kitchen Red Currant Jelly. Click here to see more about Mauston and our other cheeses published […]
Mobay
Sid’s whimsically delicious take on the famous French cheese, Morbier. Our version features a layer of sheep milk cheese and a layer of goat milk cheese separated by a layer of grape vine ash and pressed together. The flavor is both delicate and rustic. Taste each layer separately and then together for three different flavor […]
Menage
This mixed-milk beauty is aged for intense flavor and a drier texture. It’s dipped in a lovely wax as vibrant and green as Wisconsin’s summertime pastures. We like it with: Pinot Noir, Shiraz, stout beer. Click here to see more about Mauston and our other cheeses published at the World Cheese Map … Credits: Mauston
Cocoa Cardona
Chocolate and cheese unite beautifully in this award-winning American Original. Featuring our delicious Cardona aged and rubbed with cocoa powder. The cocoa flavor is subtle, the rind a lovely brown, and the end result like nothing you’ve ever tasted. We like it with: Carr Valley Kitchen Raspberry Jam, Carr Valley Kitchen Single Source Honey. Click here to […]
Marisa
A seasonal cheese made with milk from pastured Wisconsin sheep. It is white in color and its flavor is mellow, complex and sweet-qualities that reminded Sid of his daughter, Marisa for whom he named the cheese. This is a great sheep milk cheese to try if you are new to the “sheep cheese world”! We like […]