Extra-aged Goudse cheese

This extra-aged Goudse has been aged for more than a year, and you can taste it immediately. The flavor is deep and intense, sharp and lightly spicy, with a rich, salty umami that lingers long after each bite. The long aging process has evaporated much of the moisture, leaving the cheese hard, dry and slightly crumbly. The color shifts toward amber.

What makes this cheese so distinctive are the crunchy crystals you encounter throughout. These are tyrosine crystals, protein crystals that form during aging and give a satisfying little crunch between your teeth. Cut it into sturdy chunks for a cheese board or to serve with drinks, or grate it finely over pasta as a bold flavor boost.