January Cheeses & Discounts
Happy New Year! Looking back at 2019, we started the year with a small selection of 4 types of cheeses, and we have now ended it with 7 varieties of both soft and hard cheeses. That certainly makes for a well-rounded cheese board in my opinion. We also have a few more in the works for 2020! Remember to mark your calendars for Monday, January 20th... not only is it a great day to come out to the Ag District to enjoy our artisan farmstead cheeses, but it’s also Martin Luther King Jr. Day and National Cheese Lovers Day! For the month of January, be sure to say “Brown Swiss” at check out and receive 20% off your cheese purchases. Here are the 7 varieties we are starting 2020 with:
Nottingham (Gouda) - smooth texture, mild and sweet with notes of toasted hazelnuts and butter, currently aged 8-10 months.
Little John (White Cheddar) - rich and creamy with a nice developing sharpness, and a naturally crumbly artisan texture. Aged 10 months-1 year.
Merry Men (Manchego-style) - creamy and tangy with notes of melted butter and beef broth. The piquant notes may remind you of Parmesan, but its melt in your mouth texture and citrusy flavors make it truly unique. Aged 6-8 months.
Friar Tuck (Fromage Blanc “White Cheese”) - soft, crumbly, spreadable cheese. Flavors of young cream with a bold tang and a salty finish. Similar to goat cheese, but it’s made fresh with our cow’s milk on a weekly basis. Very versatile for mixing with a balsamic, Norton jelly, or a blend of herbs.
Maid Marian (Camembert Style) - earthy, with a slight mushroom aroma, similar to Brie. However it has deeper, stronger flavors and a spreadable texture. Try it topped with something sweet, like our Norton jelly!
Prince John (Washed Rind “Stinky Cheese”) - soft, silky texture with a mild, meaty, and savory flavor. Hints of fruit and nuts with a pungent, stinky, fun aroma.
The Monk Mozzarella - made with whole milk, and used exclusively in our kitchen for menu items such as mozzarella sticks, paninis, sandwiches, and our delicious artisan brick-oven pizzas.
We hope you have a very, very happy New Year and we are particularly thrilled to have brought fresh, local, artisan cow’s milk, cheese back to Loudoun County and you! See you soon!