Beemster Very Old or Beemster Classic has a maturation time of 18 months and has developed a spicy taste that goes particularly well with a full body red wine. It is delightful for any cheese board or serving for that special occasion.
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.
BeemsterKaas is made according to a traditional Dutch recipe and the maturation takes place on wooden shelves without any additives. The cheese makers that produce these gourmet cheeses use less salt, which means you taste more cheese.
The cheeses develop a full rich flavor, naturally the older the cheese the richer the flavor.
Beemster Classic won a Bronze Award in the 2007 World Chees Awards in the UK in the catergory 'Hard pressed cheeses other than Cheddar". Beemster Old won the Gold Award.