DOMESTIC · 25 / 163
Cypress Grove Midnight Moon
Dense, smooth aged goat Gouda with nutty browned-butter flavor, caramel finish and light crystal crunch.
Milk & style
Pasteurized goat • California brand; made in Netherlands
Aged 6+ months
Rennet Microbial (listed in guide; check current label)
Tang 4/10 · Funkiness 2/10
← Previous · Cheese menu · Next cheese →
Food, wine & beer pairings
Food
Fig jam, seeded crackers or bread.
Wine
Old Fashioned or dry martini; brown ale or porter.
Beer
Old Fashioned or dry martini; brown ale or porter.
More about this cheese
History & producer
Cypress Grove Cypress Grove Midnight Moon 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 great gateway goat cheese because it tastes more like a mellow aged Gouda than fresh chèvre.”
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.
