Beer Pairings
Old German Weissa Cheese | Der Vauden Swiss | Der Mutterschaf Cheese | Der Alpen Cheese | Der Gouda Cheese | Felsa Yehr | Der Edel Bleu Cheese | Butta Schaf Cheese | Der Weichen Gehl | Alt Medisher Goat Cheese | Emanuel Vom Tal Cheese | Mountain Home Woodsmoked Cheddar Cheese | Marn Vom Berge Cheese | Der Smoked Alpen Cheese | Mountain Valley Sharp Cheddar | Savory Oregano Cheddar | Mountain Meadow Mild Cheddar | Garden Pepper Cheddar | Minced Garlic Cheddar
Old German Weissa Cheese
Texture
A medium-bodied cheese with a smooth creamy texture
Flavor
Cream and butter with a touch of tang and a long silky finish
Pairings
The versatile cheese that will bring out the best in any food or beer pairing!
Suggested Beers
Hefeweizen, IPA, moderately hoppy Pilsners, Porter, Stout
Der Vauden Swiss
Texture
A smooth medium-bodied traditional Swiss cheese
Flavor
Mild, buttery, with a bit of zip, and beautifully balanced acidity
Pairings
Best accompanied by savory or sweet: pesto, spiced nuts or apples, dried cranberries, rich chocolate. So versatile with a range of flavors
Suggested Beers
Bock Beer, Dark Lagers, Malty Ales, Oktoberfest
Der Mutterschaf Cheese
Texture
A Pecorino style, semi-soft, medium -bodied cheese with a smooth creamy texture
Flavor
Rich and diverse flavor with notes of butter, earth, and a slightly tangy, citrus finish
Pairings
Apples, red grapes and pear. Raw vegetables such as celery, carrots, and cauliflower. Cured meats such as: peppery salami, chorizo, and prosciutto
Suggested Beers
Happy Pale Ale, Brown Ale, German Pilsner, Bock
Der Alpen Cheese
Texture
A firm cheese with a smooth and flawless texture
Flavor
A wonderful blend of sweet, salty, buttery and nutty flavors
Pairings
Best accompanied by salty, tangy or spiced foods: smoked or cured meats, ham, prosciutto, smoked salmon, spiced nuts, grilled meats, citrus vinaigrette dressed salads
Suggested Beers
Hefeweizen, moderately hoppy Pale Ales, Amber Ales
Der Gouda Cheese
Texture
A semi-soft cheese with light eye formation with a silky mouth feel
Flavor
A rich Gouda with toasted almond and subtle goat notes with a very clean finish
Pairings
Sliced yellow peppers, sweet pickles, apples, pears. Salty snacks such as: corn chips and nacho chips. Walnuts, almonds, cashews and pistachios. Cured meats such as: salami and prosciutto.
Suggested Beers
IPA, Stout, Brown Ale
Felsa Yehr
Texture
A firm cheese, yet offers an unexpectedly smooth texture
Flavor
A firm manchego style with a complex blend of earth, grass and grape undertones
Pairings
Figs, dates, grapes, quince paste, dark chocolate, or savory green olives, walnuts, marcona almonds, robust meats ranging from spicy chorizo sausage to grilled lamb or beef
Suggested Beers
Blonde Ale, IPA, Witbier, Wheat Ale, Lager
Der Edel Bleu Cheese
Texture
A creamy Stilton Blue Cheese in style with a firm yet slightly crumbly texture
Flavor
Full-flavored bleu, velvety rich
Pairings
Best accompanied by nutty or sweet accompaniments: plums, dates, walnuts, spiced/candied pecans, crystalized ginger, gingersnaps
Suggested Beers
Stout, Imperial Stout, Porter, IPA, Bareleywine, strong Belgian Ale
Butta Schaf Cheese
Texture
A Pecorino style, firm, full -bodied cheese with a smooth creamy texture
Flavor
A natural bite with a slight acorn flavor
Pairings
Savory or sweet such as pesto, spiced nuts, apples, dried cranberries and rich chocolate
Suggested Beers
Amber Ale, Rye Ale, Brown Ale, Octoberfest
Der Weichen Gehl
Texture
A supple texture that rolls across the palate with a creamy ease
Flavor
A mild yet rich sweet buttery tasting cheese with soft lingering flavors of tangy cream; the slightly nutty flavored rind is gentle and well-integrated into the smooth rich center
Pairings
Both sweet and savory flavors apply. Fruits: the classic apple, pears, grapes and berries; savory nuts and cured meats, such as pecans, walnuts, prosciutto and salami. A mixed plate of pears, dark grapes, pecans and prosciutto will be a sure crowd pleaser.
Suggested Beers
Wheat Beer, Tripel, Kolsch, Witbier, Blonde Ale, moderately hoppy Pilsner
Alt Medisher Goat Cheese
Texture
A firm cheese with a smooth full-bodied texture
Flavor
Similar to an aged Gouda in style, lush salted butter, tangy citrus and a hint of mushroom
Pairings
Fresh apples, maple candied nuts. Cured meats such as salamis, ham and cured bacon
Suggested Beers
Hefeweizen, moderately hoppy Pale Ales, Amber Ales
Emanuel Vom Tal Cheese
Texture
A semi-soft, bloomy rind, creamy center
Flavor
Mild, rich salted butter cream, tangy finish with hints of grass aroma
Pairings
Sweet and savory flavors, including dried and glazed fruits, especially pears, cherries and figs, sweet thick drizzles including honeycomb, caramelized citrus glaze and port wine sauce. Wonderful accompanied by fruit compotes, jams, and chutneys. Fresh pears, red grapes and blanched slivered almonds are a classic cheese board favorite.
Suggested Beers
Saison, Pilsner, Hefeweizen, Triple, Witbier, Imperial IPA
Mountain Home Woodsmoked Cheddar Cheese
Texture
A smooth medium-bodied semi-hard white cheddar cheese
Flavor
Rich, smoky flavors laced with the well-rounded tang of American cheddar
Pairings
Best accompanied by apples, cherries, grilled red meats
Suggested Beers
Amber Ale, Rye Ale, Brown Ale, Oktoberfest, IPA, Vienna Lager, Porter, IPA
Marn Vom Berge Cheese
Texture
A semi-soft, ash, bloomy rind, creamy center
Flavor
A salted butter brie-like quality, tangy cream with a mild earthy finish of light mushroom
Pairings
Sweet and tangy jams, dark berry compote, dark cherries, caramelized spiced nuts; Smoked meats, such as truffled salami, bresaola and serrano ham
Suggested Beers
Saison, Lambic, Schwarzbier, Porter, Golden Ale, Witbier
Der Smoked Alpen Cheese
Texture
A firm smooth cheese with a slight hint of salty crunch
Flavor
A piquant, yet subtle smoky flavor with a salty sweet cream and hints of caramel
Pairings
Fresh or caramelized apples, malty grained biscuit breads, maple candied nuts, cured meats such as hearty salamis, smoked bacon, ham
Suggested Beers
Porter, Amber Ale, Rye Ale, Brown Ale, Oktoberfest, IPA, Witbier, Wheat Ale, Lager
Mountain Valley Sharp Cheddar
Texture
A smooth medium-bodied semi-hard white cheddar cheese
Flavor
A rich and creamy taste with a savory soft sweetness balanced by a rounded sharpness. A flavorful cheese with a long lasting true cheddar bite that pleasantly lingers
Pairings
Best accompanied by foods with a crisp acidity: apples, pears, apple butter, fruit chutney, gourmet mustards
Suggested Beers
IPA, Stout, Pale Ale, Amber Ale, Brown Ale
Savory Oregano Cheddar
Texture
A smooth medium-bodied semi-hard white cheddar cheese
Flavor
Bursting with fresh oregano flavor balanced with a gentle cheddar bite
Pairings
Best accompanied by heirloom tomato slices, lemon-infused salads, chilled lamb sandwiches with horseradish, smoked trout
Suggested Beers
Belgian-style Saison, American Pale Ale, Witbier
Mountain Meadow Mild Cheddar
Texture
A smooth light-bodied semi-hard white cheddar cheese
Flavor
Silken soft cheddar flavors, offering a fresh and young mild tangy bite
Pairings
Best accompanied by fruits with softer acidity and richer sweetness, such as peaches and grapes. Salty, smoky flavors found in cured meats such as prosciutto or roasted hazelnuts.
Suggested Beers
Stout, Porter, Dopplebock, strong Belgian Ale, Brown Ale, Oktoberfest
Garden Pepper Cheddar
Texture
A smooth medium-bodied semi-hard washed curd
Flavor
Garden fresh hot pepper piquancy tempered with a mild soft creamy finish
Pairings
Best accompanied by sweet and sour fruit such as green grapes, sesame crackers and savory jellies
Suggested Beers
Blonde Ale, Amber Ale, Winter Warmers, a big malty beer stands up well to the hot peppers
Minced Garlic Cheddar
Texture
A smooth medium-bodied semi-hard white cheddar cheese
Flavor
A garlic lover’s delight, the rich sharp garlic flavors are forefront in this cheese, followed with a long creamy mild cheddar finish
Pairings
Best accompanied by apples, rosemary roasted chicken (use as an ingredient in fondue)
Suggested Beers
Rye Ale, German Pale Lager, Blonde Ale, IPA, Stout, Amber Ale, Pale Ale
