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Best Weston Cheese Types
Bossa is an American cheese hailing from Missouri, where it's produced by Green Dirt Farm. The cheese is made from pasteurized sheep's milk and it's washed in brine. It's usually left to age for 5 weeks before consumption. Underneath the rind, the texture is firm at first, and with aging, it becomes creamy, then gooey, silky, and spreadable after 10 to 12 weeks.
The aromas are intense and pungent, while the flavors are meaty and floral, with buttery, nutty, and honey-like undertones. It's recommended to pair Bossa with a glass of dessert wine, Champagne, or hoppy beer. At the peak of ripeness, it's recommended to cut off the top, then spoon the cheese onto crusty bread.
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Woolly Rind is an American cheese hailing from Missouri, where it's produced by Green Dirt Farm. This camembert-style cheese is made from pasteurized sheep's milk. Underneath its bloomy rind that's sometimes mottled by blue, orange, or tan marks, the texture is semi-soft, creamy, and firm, but it becomes runny at room temperature.
When young, the aromas are intense, while the flavors are grassy and lactic. With age, the aroma becomes grassy, while the flavors become buttery and mushroomy. There's also a smaller version of the cheese called Wee Woolly. It's recommended to pair the cheese with Lillet or Pastis.
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Dirt Lover is an American cheese produced in Missouri by Green Dirt Farm. The cheese is made from pasteurized sheep's milk, in the style of French ash-coated cheeses such as Valençay and Selles-sur-Cher. Underneath its ash-coated bloomy rind it has a creamy, dense, and firm texture.
When cut, the layer of ash is clearly visible underneath the rind, which is the reason why the cheese is called Dirt Lover. Its aromas are earthy, while the flavors range from buttery, lemony, and mushroomy when young to earthy and beefy when aged.
The maturation lasts for a minimum of 2 weeks, while the aged ones are left to mature for 6 to 8 weeks when the consistency of the paste becomes similar to that of butter.
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Best Weston Cheese Producers
Green Dirt Farm is located in Weston, Missouri, and specializes in producing sheep's milk cheeses and other dairy products. They are dedicated to sustainable agricultural practices and emphasize the importance of soil health and pasture-raised animals in their production process.
Green Dirt Farm offers a variety of cheeses, including both fresh and aged types, crafted using milk from their own flock of sheep.
AWARDS
American Cheese Society Judging & Competition Awards - 1st Place
2024, 2023, 2022, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2009
Culture Cheese Magazine Best Cheeses issue - Best
2023
World Championship Cheese Contest - Best of Class
2022, 2018
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