Name: Prairie Sunshine 2-year aged Cheddar (Limited Supply)
Country of Origin: Milton, Iowa
Price in Iowa: $17.67/lb
Milk: pasteurized cow
Processing: Cheddar processing and two years of aging
Texture: semi-firm
Color: Pale yellow
Rind: natural
Aroma:Warm and nutty
Taste: Sparkling sweet, nutty, umami, sharp dairy
Mouth feel: a nice firm paste that turns creamy in your mouth, crunchy protein crystals have formed during the extended aging
Notes: I tried a sample of this cheese at the Co-op and it really reminded me of sunshine. The mixture of sweet and sharp flavors exploded in my mouth. That little sample cube was not enough, so I picked up a wedge. The added protein crystal crunch rounded out the cheese with an amazing, electric mouth feel. It has the paste of a sharp cheddar, but a more complex flavor profile. It's not a Gouda, however, but an amalgam of the two cheeses. This is a limited edition from Milton Farms. It is not one of their typical stable of cheeses. So, if you can't find it, give them a call and see when another batch will be ready.
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