Pondhopper
What a great name huh? I hoped for an image of a frog for their logo, but there isn’t one. This cheese is made by Tumalo Farms in Central Oregon. The flesh was pale yellow with an orange rind. The rind is not edible.
This is a firm, cooked goat cheese that is also flavored with local micro-brew beer. How very Oregon!
It was very salty with a mild tang and a gooey, moist texture. Personally, I couldn’t detect any beer or hops flavor but most likely, that is because my palate is not refined enough. It reminded one of the tasters of cheesy scrambled eggs and popcorn.
This cheese has taken 1st place honors at the American Cheese Society and deservedly so. A great, every day snacking cheese, or one for the cheese board.
Quick Facts:
$24.99
Pasteurized goat’s milk
Aged 2-3 months
Cooked, pressed cheese
Traditional rennet