Barber's Farmhouse Cheesemakers
Medium Farmhouse Cheddar Cheese
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www.barbers.co.uk/collections/all
Global Cheese Awards - Gold
2024, 2023, 2018
Barbers Farmhouse Cheesemakers' Medium Farmhouse Cheddar Cheese is a high-quality cheese product crafted by a family-run business with a long history of cheesemaking tradition dating back to 1833. This cheddar is known for its rich, creamy texture and a balanced flavor profile that showcases both sharpness and a touch of sweetness.
The cheese is typically aged for around 6 to 9 months, allowing it to develop a distinctive character and depth of flavor while still maintaining a smooth and approachable taste. It is made using traditional methods and milk sourced from local dairy farms, ensuring a product that embodies authentic farmhouse quality.
About Barber's Farmhouse Cheesemakers
Barbers Farmhouse Cheesemakers, based in Shepton Mallet, has been producing cheese since 1833. They are one of the oldest cheddar makers in the world and are recognized for their traditional West Country Farmhouse Cheddar. The company utilizes milk from their own herd as well as from neighboring farms, ensuring the milk is only from grass-fed cows.
They also hold a PDO status, indicating that their cheddar is certified as a Protected Designation of Origin product, authenticating its traditional methods and regional provenance.
Where to taste and buy?
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Barbers Cheese Shop
Smith's Lane, Ditcheat, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England