description Keen's Cheddar Overview
Keen’s Cheddar is a traditional British hard cheese crafted by the Keen family at Moorhayes Farm. It utilizes unpasteurized cow's milk from their Somerset herd and undergoes a unique clothbound aging process. This method contributes to its distinctive flavor profile and texture, making it suitable for discerning cheese lovers seeking authentic farmhouse cheddar.
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Keen's Cheddar ranks #49 of 252 in the Hard Cheese ranking, behind Lincolnshire Poacher, ahead of Cabot Clothbound Cheddar.
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Where is Keen's Cheddar made?
Keen's Cheddar is made by the Keen family at Moorhayes Farm near Wincanton in Somerset, England. It belongs to the small group of traditional producers making West Country Farmhouse Cheddar in its protected region.
Is Keen's Cheddar made with pasteurized milk?
No, it is traditionally made from raw cow's milk produced by the farm's own herd. The wheels are wrapped in cloth and matured, allowing moisture to escape and a natural rind to develop.
What does Keen's Cheddar taste like?
A mature wheel typically has a firm, sometimes crumbly texture with savory, grassy, earthy, and tangy flavors. Because it is a farmstead raw-milk cheese, character can vary somewhat with season and maturation.
How does Keen's differ from supermarket block cheddar?
Keen's uses traditional starter cultures, raw milk, cloth binding, and extended maturation rather than sealed plastic aging. Those methods produce a drier rind and a more complex flavor than a mild industrial cheddar.
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