The Beemster Old has matured for a year. During this time the flavor has matured as well; this gourmet cheeses has clearly more flavor than his younger brothers, but is still young at heart.
BeemsterKaas (Beemster Cheese) is the Dutch name for a type of Gouda gourmet cheese from the Beemster area, which is located in the northwestern part of The Netherlands. In Beemster, the cows graze far away from any industrial area, in the meadows between the salty North Sea and the sweeter inner sea, the IJsselmeer.
Beemster Cheese is made according to a traditional Dutch recipe and the maturation takes place on wooden shelves without any additives. The cheese makers that produce gourmet cheeses use less salt, which means you taste more cheese.
Beemster Old wond the Gold Award in the 2007 World Cheese Awards in the Categorie 'Hard pressed cheeses other than cheddar'.