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Beemster Classic | Local Cheese From Netherlands, Central Europe | TasteAtlas

Beemster Classic

Beemster Classic is an aged version of this Gouda-style Dutch cheese. The cheese is made from cow's milk and it's aged for at least 18 months. Underneath its natural rind, the texture of this semi-hard cheese is firm, smooth, and creamy.


The aromas are strong and rich, while the flavors are salty, sharp, and reminiscent of burnt caramel, with a sweet finish. It's recommended to use the cheese in sandwiches. Pair it with Malbec or full-bodied white wines, or go for a glass of hoppy and bitter craft beer.


Beemster is also one of the bestselling cheeses in the US, and it's won a Super Gold medal at the 2014 World Cheese Awards.

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Wine Variety

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4.1
Saint-Antoine-de-Breuilh, France

Coolea

4.0
Coolea, Ireland

Meyer Vintage Gouda

n/a
Hamilton, New Zealand

Old Amsterdam

4.3
Netherlands

La Luna

n/a
Vermont, United States of America

Maasdam

4.0
Netherlands

Manchego fresco

4.1
Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Manchego semicurado

4.0
Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Old Amsterdam

4.3
Netherlands

Boerenkaas

4.3
Netherlands

Prima Donna

3.5
Netherlands

Maasdam

4.0
Netherlands

Roomano

n/a
Netherlands

Edam Holland

3.8
Netherlands

Vlaskaas

n/a
Netherlands

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