12 Year Aged Cheddar

12 Year Aged Cheddar is a Wisconsin white cheddar aged twelve years, sold in 12 oz blocks by Keystone Cheese. One of Keystone's sharpest cheddars, it is studded with white calcium lactate crystals that form as the cheese loses moisture over its long cure. The result is a drier, crumbly texture with smooth, rich, buttery, and slightly earthy flavors.

At a glance

• Size: 12 oz blocks
• Type: Aged white cheddar
• Milk: Cow
• Age: 12 years
• Flavor: Sharp, rich, buttery, slightly earthy
• Texture: Drier and crumbly with calcium lactate crystals
• Origin: Wisconsin
• Vendor: Keystone Cheese
• Shipping: Perishable; does not ship over the weekend

Best for

• Cheese and charcuterie boards
• Pairing with bold red wines
• Snacking for sharp-cheddar fans
• Grating over finished dishes
• A gift for an aged-cheese lover

Serving suggestions

Serve it at room temperature on a board so the crystals and earthy notes come through, or pair it with a bold red wine and dried fruit. It also grates well over hearty dishes.

Flavor profile

Smooth, rich, and buttery with a sharp, slightly earthy finish and a satisfying crystalline crunch.

About Keystone Cheese

Keystone Cheese is a Wisconsin purveyor of farm-fresh and aged cheeses, shipped straight from the creamery to keep flavor and texture at their peak.

Sold by Keystone Cheese, based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

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