description Midnight Moon Overview
Midnight Moon is a Dutch-style hard cheese crafted from goat’s milk. Aged for a minimum of six months, this Arcata, California creation develops a distinctive nutty flavor profile alongside caramel sweetness. Its firm texture and crystalline structure are notable characteristics. It's suitable for those seeking aged cheeses with complex, rich tastes, particularly appreciated by experienced cheese consumers and food enthusiasts.
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Midnight Moon ranks #51 of 252 in the Hard Cheese ranking, behind Keen's Cheddar, ahead of Remeker Grand Cru.
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Is Midnight Moon made in California or the Netherlands?
Cypress Grove is based in Arcata, California, but Midnight Moon is produced in the Netherlands to the company's specifications. It is therefore a Dutch-made aged goat cheese sold under an American creamery's brand.
How long is Midnight Moon aged?
Midnight Moon is aged for at least six months. The maturation creates a firm, sliceable texture with nutty and caramel-like flavors.
What are the crunchy crystals in Midnight Moon?
The small crunchy deposits are normal products of aging, commonly associated with crystallized amino acids or minerals in mature cheese. They are a texture feature, not evidence that the cheese has spoiled.
How does Midnight Moon compare with Cypress Grove's Humboldt Fog?
Midnight Moon is a firm, aged Dutch-style goat cheese, while Humboldt Fog is a soft-ripened cheese with a distinctive line of vegetable ash. They differ substantially in texture, rind, flavor development, and serving style.
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