Best Ann Arbor Natural Rind Cheese Types
Great Lakes Cheshire is an American cheese hailing from Ann Arbor, Michigan, where it's produced by Zingerman's Creamery. The cheese is made from raw milk coming from a mixed herd of cows, so the milk is extremely rich. Underneath its natural rind, the texture is supple and crumbly.
The flavors are rich and well-rounded, making the cheese great for cheeseboards. It's recommended to serve Great Lakes Cheshire with fresh bread and sliced onions and tomatoes.
Little Napoleon is an American cheese hailing from Ann Arbor, Michigan, where it's produced by Zingerman's Creamery. The cheese is made from pasteurized goat's milk and it's left to age for a month before consumption. Underneath its natural rind, the texture is semi-hard and firm.
The aroma is pungent and goaty, while the flavors are savory and slightly acidic. When fully mature, the texture becomes hard. It's recommended to serve Little Napoleon with crackers, fig jam, and rustic bread.
Little Ypsi is an American cheese hailing from Ann Arbor, Michigan, where it's produced by Zingerman's Creamery. The cheese is made from pasteurized goat's milk and it's aged shortly. Underneath its natural rind, the texture is soft and dense when young, becoming firm and buttery as it ages.
The aromas and flavors are buttery, as is the color of its rind. It's recommended to pair Little Ypsi with a glass of beer on the side.
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