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Midnight Moon
An aged goat's-milk Gouda-style cheese with a firm, smooth texture and crunchy crystals. Nutty, buttery and caramel-like with a long finish.
Milk & style
Goat; verify package label • Netherlands / producer dependent
Rennet Microbial (listed in guide; check current label)
Tang 4/10 · Funkiness 2/10
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Food, wine & beer pairings
Food
Apples, pears, mustard, nuts or charcuterie
Wine
Riesling, Pinot Noir or a fruit-forward red
Beer
Lager, brown ale or porter
More about this cheese
History & producer
Cypress Grove brand; made in the Netherlands Midnight Moon is made or selected by Cypress Grove brand; made in the Netherlands, drawing on the cheesemaking traditions associated with Netherlands / producer dependent. The producer’s methods, milk, cultures, rind care and aging give this cheese its distinctive character.
At the cheese counter
Recommend it to customers who want aged Gouda character with the bright, clean depth of goat's milk.
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.
