Hafod Welsh Organic Cheddar
Hafod Welsh Organic Cheddar
This Welsh cheddar is produced by Wales’ longest certified organic dairy farm, Bwlchwernen Fawr. According to their website, Hafod (pronounced Havod), means summer place.
I purchased this cheese from Square Deal Wine Company on 23rd in Portland, and had the pleasure of watching the cheese monger cut open a brand new round for me. I wanted a Welsh cheese in particular, and there it was, a large round of cheese just waiting for the cheese wire. So, I can honestly say that despite the many, many miles this cheese has traveled, it was freshly cut. I had no idea that it was organic at the time, so was especially pleased to learn this when doing some research.
The butter-yellow paste was firm, very compact and smelled vaguely of buttered corn. Tasters noted the following flavors: farmyardy, with a nice tangy (bordering on astringent for this taster) tartness. Great cheddar with character. Would be wonderful with a Plowman’s lunch and pickle (Branston, of course!)
Quick facts:
$29.99/lb
Unpasteurized cows milk, organic