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Cypress Grove Humboldt Fog
Soft-ripened with a dramatic ash line; buttermilk, citrus, floral and herbaceous flavors that intensify as it ripens.
Milk & style
Pasteurized goat • California, USA
Aged About 60 days
Rennet Microbial (listed in guide; check current label)
Tang 6/10 · Funkiness 5/10
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Food, wine & beer pairings
Food
Honey, prosciutto, tart apple, Marcona almonds or salad.
Wine
Demi-sec sparkling wine or Sauvignon Blanc; wheat beer or porter.
Beer
Demi-sec sparkling wine or Sauvignon Blanc; wheat beer or porter.
More about this cheese
History & producer
Cypress Grove Cypress Grove Humboldt Fog is made or selected by Cypress Grove, drawing on the cheesemaking traditions associated with California, USA. The producer’s methods, milk, cultures, rind care and aging give this cheese its distinctive character.
At the cheese counter
“The ash line is decorative; the cheese grows creamier from the rind inward.”
In the kitchen
MELTING: Good – softens luxuriously with gentle heat; avoid overheating. GRATING: Not recommended – too soft. SHAVING: Not recommended – slice, spread, spoon or crumble instead.
Enjoy within
3-5 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.
