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Beecher's Handmade Cheese

Marco Polo

Seattle, United States of America

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1600 Pike Place, Seattle, Washington, USA

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American Cheese Society Judging & Competition Awards - 1st Place

2008

Beecher's Handmade Cheese produces a cheese called Marco Polo. This artisanal cheese is notable for its combination of creamy texture and a unique blend of flavors, resulting from the infusion of green and black whole peppercorns. The cheese is made from cow's milk and is well-regarded for its balanced taste profile, where the spiciness of the peppercorns complements the richness of the cheese.

Marco Polo by Beecher's Handmade Cheese is celebrated for its quality and is often enjoyed on its own or as part of a gourmet cheese platter.

About Beecher's Handmade Cheese

Beecher's Handmade Cheese, established in 2003, is renowned for its artisanal cheesemaking in the heart of Seattle's Pike Place Market. The company was founded by Kurt Beecher Dammeier and quickly became known for its commitment to quality and natural ingredients, producing cheese free from artificial preservatives and flavor enhancers.

Beecher's is particularly famous for its Flagship cheese, a semi-hard cow's milk cheese noted for its robust, nutty flavor that is carefully aged for 15 months to develop its complex character. Beecher's operates transparently with a glass-walled facility that allows visitors to watch the cheesemaking process, emphasizing educational outreach and community engagement.

They also contribute significantly to charitable causes, with a portion of their sales going to the Beecher's Pure Food Kids Foundation, which teaches children about healthy eating and the importance of natural foods.

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