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Beemster XO

HardCow MilkNetherlands, Beemster Polder, North HollandNONE

Extra-aged Beemster cheese matured for 26 months in historic warehouses. Made from milk of cows grazing on the UNESCO-listed Beemster Polder, 4 meters below sea level. The long aging develops intense butterscotch and caramel notes with abundant crystals.

Aging Time

2.1 years – 3 years

Style: Hard
Milk: Cow
Origin: Netherlands · Beemster Polder, North Holland
Ripening: ≥ 2.1 years

Tasting Board

Texture

Very hard, dense, crystalline, crumbly

Flavor

Intensely sharp, butterscotch, whiskey-like, umami

Nutrition (per 100g)

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