Producer/Affineur: Capriole
Origin: Greenville, Indiana
Milk Type: Goat
Milk Treatment: Pasteurized
Texture: Semi-Hard to Hard
Style: Tomme
Rind Type: Washed
Rennet: Traditional
Mouthfeel: Rich, Dense
Flavor: Robust, Sweet, Funky
Back in 1976, Judy Schad and her husband left the suburbs and moved out to a small farm in Southern Indiana with their three children to raise their family sustainably. Judy fell in love with her affectionate goats, and unknowingly became a pioneer of the American cheese movement when she taught herself how to transform her goats’ milk into chèvre. Today her 400 head strong herd of Alpine, Nubian, and Saanen goats produce some of the most beloved goat cheese in the Nation! Their bright and clean characteristics are highly attributed to a 17hr lactic fermentation that is gently hand-ladled.
Like many washed rind cheeses, “The Mont” has a bark far stronger than its bite.
We’ve seen this cheese develop progressively since we started working with the inimitable Judy Shad – and we've been pleased to watch it turn a new and delicious corner. The wash on these cheeses results in a luscious paste and rich flavors running the gamut from sweet to savory and back again.
Availability:
Usually ships within 1 business days.
Product is perishable and must ship via Overnight service.