Ghost Pepper Farmstead Gouda

Award-winning farmstead gouda infused with ghost pepper. Smith's Country Cheese folds one of the world's hottest peppers into their creamy gouda base. The initial richness of the cheese gives way to building, intense heat that lingers long after the bite.

At a glance

• Style: farmstead gouda with ghost pepper
• Ingredients: cow's milk, ghost peppers, salt, cultures, enzymes
• Milk type: cow
• Dietary: vegetarian rennet options available; contains dairy; extremely spicy
• Vendor: Smith's Country Cheese (Winchendon, Massachusetts)
• Storage: keep refrigerated; rewrap tightly after opening

Best for

• Chili-head and hot-sauce enthusiasts
• Spicy cheese boards and dare-tasting nights
• Pepper jack alternatives with serious heat
• Adventurous gift-givers and brave tasters
• Game-day spreads with bold flavors
• Gifting to thrill-seeking foodies

How to use / Pairings

Cube onto a fiery cheese board with mango, pickled jalapeños, and cooling crackers. Shred over nachos, melt into queso, or layer onto burgers. Pairs with cold lager, milk-forward stouts, margaritas, and ice water nearby.

Flavor profile

Creamy and rich up front with intense, building ghost pepper heat and a long, fiery finish.

About Smith's Country Cheese

Smith's Country Cheese is a family-run farmstead creamery in Winchendon, Massachusetts, producing small-batch goudas and cheddars from milk sourced on their working dairy farm.