1976 Signature Gouda

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Our 1976 Signature Gouda is an award-winning farmstead masterpiece handcrafted in small batches. Named in honor of the year that our family started farming at Pleasant Lane in 1976, this reserve Gouda is patiently aged over one year, allowing time to weave its magic: transforming simple milk into a cheese of extraordinary depth and complexity.

Take your first bite and experience an explosion of bold, savory richness — a malty, almost whiskey-like warmth unfolds alongside intensely sweet nutty flavors evocative of toasted hazelnuts and roasted almonds. These give way to indulgent waves of deep caramel and velvety butterscotch, with subtle hints of salted toffee and burnt sugar that linger luxuriously on the palate. Scattered throughout are coveted tyrosine crystals — tiny, delightful crunches that add a sparkling textural pop, like edible jewels signaling peak maturation and concentrated umami.

Judges have celebrated its pronounced sweet-nutty profile with caramel and butterscotch undertones, earning accolades including silver at the World Cheese Awards and top honors at the World Dairy Expo. This commanding cheese demands center stage on any board!

Perfect pairings:

Full-bodied red wines (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot)
Crisp dry ciders
Exceptional bourbons or whiskeys
Dark chocolate, toasted nuts, or dried fruits

Savor a slice of our farm's heritage — bold, crystalline, and unforgettable.

AWARDS

1st Place, 2024, World Dairy Expo(Brick, Havarti, Gouda)
3rd Place, 2024 American Cheese Society, MC Farmstead Category
Gold Medal, 2024 Los Angeles International Dairy Competition
2nd Place 2024, PA Farm Show
Silver Medal, World Cheese Awards (Norway)
1st Place 2023 World Diary Expo (Brick, Havarti, Gouda)
Silver Medal, 2023 Los Angeles International Dairy Competition
2nd place 2022 American Cheese Society, MC: Farmstead Category – Aged 60 days or more – 39% or higher Moisture – made from cow’s milk.

Shipping Info

We generally ship Monday - Wednesday of each week, with the goal of having your products delivered fresh in one to two days.

Orders placed after noon eastern time on Wednesdays will ship the following Monday or Tuesday.

Our Shipping Philosophy

We charge a close to actual shipping costs as possible for your order.

Given the nature of cheese (it should generally be refrigerated), we incur additional costs to get the product to you safely. In addition to the actual shipping costs, we add a small fee to cover insulated shipping, packaging, and ice packs. These fees will fluctuate depending on the season.