Cheddars with Character

Cheddars with Character is a tasting flight for the cheddar devotee who thinks they've tried everything: Beehive Barely Buzzed, the Utah cheddar hand-rubbed with espresso and lavender; New Bridge Trifecta Cheddar; Dragon Slayer Ale & Mustard Seed Cheddar; and Black Creek 3 Year Extra Sharp Cheddar, aged until crunchy crystals form. Quince & Apple Pear with Honey and Ginger Preserves and Flour and Forge Sea Salt Sourdough Flatbread Crackers ride along, with a tasting-order card to guide the flight.

What's Inside the Box

• Beehive Barely Buzzed (4 oz): A Utah-made cheddar whose rind is hand-rubbed with espresso and lavender — the aromatics seep gently inward while the paste stays creamy and nutty.
• New Bridge Trifecta Cheddar (7 oz): A sweetly balanced cheddar that layers three flavor elements into one wheel — expect fruity notes over the classic cheddar backbone.
• Dragon Slayer Ale & Mustard Seed Cheddar (7 oz): Cheddar made with ale and wholegrain mustard seeds — malty depth up front, a gentle mustard pop in the finish.
• Black Creek 3 Year Extra Sharp Cheddar (7 oz): Three full years of aging — assertive, sharp-sweet, and flecked with the amino acid crystals that only long aging creates.
• Quince & Apple Pear with Honey and Ginger Preserves (6 oz): A small-batch pear preserve with honey and ginger warmth — the classic sweet answer to sharp cheddar.
• Flour and Forge Sea Salt Sourdough Flatbread Crackers (6.5 oz): Sturdy sourdough crackers built for bold cheese.
• Tasting-order card: The flight, mapped mild to bold.

Why They'll Love It

• Proof cheddar isn't one thing: Espresso-lavender, ale and mustard seed, three-year crystals — four cheddars that share a name and almost nothing else.
• The crystals conversation: Those crunchy flecks in the three-year are tyrosine crystals — a natural sign of proper aging, and the card explains them before anyone can ask.
• A flight, not a pile: The tasting-order card turns a cheese board into a comparative tasting — the difference between snacking and an event.

Serving Tip

Let the cheddars sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, then follow the card mild to bold, finishing with the three-year extra sharp. Add a dab of pear preserve to the sharpest bites — sweet against sharp is cheddar's favorite trick. Pour a dry cider or an IPA; a brown ale flatters the ale-and-mustard cheddar, and a pour of bourbon stands up to the three-year.

Perfect For

Father's Day · Gifts for cheddar loyalists · Tasting-flight nights · Self-treat weekends · Beer-and-cheese pairings

Product Specifications

Shipping & Delivery: Ships in an insulated cooler with gel ice packs. Refrigerate the cheeses as soon as they arrive.

Additional Notes: Contains milk, mustard, and wheat. Serving board not included. Substitutions of equal or greater value may occur based on availability.

Common Questions

What are the crunchy bits in the aged cheddar?

Tyrosine crystals — amino acids that form naturally as proteins break down over years of aging. They're a badge of proper aging, not a defect.

Does Barely Buzzed taste like coffee?

Only gently — the espresso and lavender live in the rind rub, lending aroma and a whisper of flavor while the cheddar underneath stays creamy.

How long do the cheddars keep?

Wrapped in cheese paper or wax paper and refrigerated, firm cheddars keep 2–3 weeks — and the three-year is sturdy enough to last even longer.