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Montgomery's Farmhouse Cheddar

Quick Overview:

Firm with a crumbly texture and a long, balanced finish. One bite and you're transported to a meadow in Somerset with a bottle of musty cider and a heifer as your companions.

Quick Facts

Country of Origin: UK
Milk Type/Treatment: Raw Cow (Though sometimes Pasteurized)
Rennet Type: Animal

The Flavor Experience

A truckle of Montgomery's resembles the trunk of a noble tree. Peel back the cloth and break into a wheel and you'll find a cheese that is rich and toasty, exhibiting none of the acid-sharpness of block cheddar. James Montgomery takes great care to ensure the cows are eating a balanced diet of grass and silage. Too much of either and it affects the fat/protein makeup of the milk.

The Story

Cheddar has been made on Manor Farm in North Cadbury, Somerset for over 100 years. James Montgomery is the current proprietor and 3rd generation to run the family business. The cheddar is made from the raw milk of a herd of 200+ Friesian cows. James keeps a close watch on the diet of the cows as it has a great effect on the fat to protein levels in the milk. Too much fat can lead to off or rancid flavors, too much protein and the texture could be off.  Premium production batches are selected by Neal's Yard Dairy, whose experts visit Manor Farm personally to select the wheels they wish to represent. Alongside Jamie Montgomery, they carefully taste all the cheese made over the course of the previous month and select only the ones that fit their desired profile. The wheels selected by Neal's Yard Dairy are set aside and continue to age at the farm until they are ready to be exported.

Usage Tips

A tart and funky cider, a traditional English pale ale or a pinot noir would be appropriate for Monty's. A slather of Tait Farms Apple Chutney if you're feeling wild.

Full Description
$17.99
SALE $12.50
/ 8 oz.

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Product Description

Firm with a crumbly texture and a long, balanced finish. One bite and you're transported to a meadow in Somerset with a bottle of musty cider and a heifer as your companions.

Quick Facts

Country of Origin: UK
Milk Type/Treatment: Raw Cow (Though sometimes Pasteurized)
Rennet Type: Animal

The Flavor Experience

A truckle of Montgomery's resembles the trunk of a noble tree. Peel back the cloth and break into a wheel and you'll find a cheese that is rich and toasty, exhibiting none of the acid-sharpness of block cheddar. James Montgomery takes great care to ensure the cows are eating a balanced diet of grass and silage. Too much of either and it affects the fat/protein makeup of the milk.

The Story

Cheddar has been made on Manor Farm in North Cadbury, Somerset for over 100 years. James Montgomery is the current proprietor and 3rd generation to run the family business. The cheddar is made from the raw milk of a herd of 200+ Friesian cows. James keeps a close watch on the diet of the cows as it has a great effect on the fat to protein levels in the milk. Too much fat can lead to off or rancid flavors, too much protein and the texture could be off.  Premium production batches are selected by Neal's Yard Dairy, whose experts visit Manor Farm personally to select the wheels they wish to represent. Alongside Jamie Montgomery, they carefully taste all the cheese made over the course of the previous month and select only the ones that fit their desired profile. The wheels selected by Neal's Yard Dairy are set aside and continue to age at the farm until they are ready to be exported.

Usage Tips

A tart and funky cider, a traditional English pale ale or a pinot noir would be appropriate for Monty's. A slather of Tait Farms Apple Chutney if you're feeling wild.

SKU: CHGB089P

Straight From the Monger's Mouth
"Wanna try the best cheddar ever? Of course you do." – Malachy E., Monger & Illustrious Illustrator
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  1. montgomery's cheddar
    5

    Posted by b dob on 11th Jan 2024

    this cheese is nothing like north american cheddar cheeses....the montgomery is mild and more interesting in flavor....very easy to eat .....not brisk or piercing or sharp in any way ....it would be easy to make this an every day every meal cheese

  2. Great Customer...
    5

    Posted by Debra Rahola on 18th Dec 2023

    Cheeses were fresh and DELICIOUS! Delivery was fast. I lived it. Thank you DiBruno!

  3. Montgomery farmhouse cheddar
    5

    Posted by Dwight on 20th Jan 2023

    Which is one of my father's son and holy Ghost standards for my cheese board. But I'm still waiting for the St Angel Brie.

  4. My new favorite cheddar
    5

    Posted by Debbie Liebman on 8th May 2020

    I love this! It’s sharp and flavorful without being harsh, and has a lovely long aftertaste.

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