The Blue Jay
Juniper berry infused quintuple crème blue cheese
Gold Winner for Blue Veined Cheese – L.A. International Dairy Competition
Made using a recipe in which five ten-gallon cans of cream are added to each vat, The Blue Jay is rich in texture with strong buttery notes. We then crush juniper berries to release their perfume and infuse them throughout to complement the Blue strain’s unique botanical essence. The result is a bold, yet utterly creamy Blue with a delicately piney bouquet that blooms in your mouth. While The Blue Jay is wonderful with any of our suggested pairings, try it melted on a New York Strip for a truly decadent meal.
Ingredients: Pasteurized Cultured Milk, Cream, Juniper Berries, Salt, Enzymes, Penicillium Roqueforti
Our Favorite Pairings
Soft Pairings: Honey Green Tea, Warm Apple Cider
Beer Pairings: Stout, Belgian Style Triple Ale
Wine Pairings: Pinot Noir, Red Zinfandel, Sparkling Wine, Dessert Wine
Hard Pairings: Gin Martini with Blue Jay Stuffed Olive, Brandy, Port
Nibblies: Grilled Steak, Venison, Crusty Bread, Apricots, Dates, Pears, Water Crackers
Awards
2023
3rd Place — American Cheese Society
2022
2nd Place Open Category - Cheeses with Flavor Added — American Cheese Society
2021
Gold for Branded Retail Prepack Flexible Packaging — International Cheese Awards
2019
3rd Place — American Cheese Society
2018
Gold, Blue Veined — L.A. International Dairy Competition
2017
Silver, Best Label Design — International Cheese Awards