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Alpha Tolman
Dense, pliant and crystalline; buttery, fruity and nutty when young, becoming meaty with caramelized-onion depth.
Milk & style
Raw cow • Vermont, USA
Aged 7-11 months
Tang 4/10 · Funkiness 4/10
Food, wine & beer pairings
Food
Melt over fingerling potatoes; add cured meat, sour pickles or onion jam.
Wine
Plummy red wine; robust or amber ale.
Beer
Plummy red wine; robust or amber ale.
More about this cheese
History & producer
Vermont, USA dairy or affineur – verify the current wheel label Alpha Tolman belongs to the domestic tradition associated with Vermont, USA. Recipes and sourcing can vary by shipment, so use the current package or wheel label to identify the exact dairy and milk treatment.
At the cheese counter
“An American Alpine-style cheese with Appenzeller-like savoriness and excellent melting ability.”
In the kitchen
MELTING: Very good with gentle heat; aged pieces may release a little oil. GRATING: Excellent when cold. SHAVING: Excellent when cold – use a vegetable peeler or cheese plane.
Enjoy within
7-14 days after opening
Keep refrigerated and wrap well. “Enjoy within” is a best-quality guide; follow the package date and store food-safety procedures. Product details vary; confirm the current wheel or package label. The complete PDF includes the rennet reference and source notes.
