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Cypress Grove Lamb Chopper
Semi-firm, smooth and meltable; mild, buttery, nutty and subtly sweet.
Milk & style
Pasteurized sheep • California brand; made in Netherlands
Aged About 3 months
Rennet Microbial (listed in guide; check current label)
Tang 2/10 · Funkiness 1/10
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Food, wine & beer pairings
Food
Grilled cheese, mushrooms with polenta, or melon-mint-prosciutto salad.
Wine
Sauvignon Blanc, unoaked Chardonnay or Vouvray; brown ale.
Beer
Sauvignon Blanc, unoaked Chardonnay or Vouvray; brown ale.
More about this cheese
History & producer
Cypress Grove Cypress Grove Lamb Chopper is made or selected by Cypress Grove, drawing on the cheesemaking traditions associated with California brand; made in Netherlands. The producer’s methods, milk, cultures, rind care and aging give this cheese its distinctive character.
At the cheese counter
“A crowd-pleasing sheep-milk Gouda—even people new to sheep cheese usually enjoy it.”
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.
