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cheddars
Cheddars are your go-to cheeses for every occasion. Whether you’re trying to satisfy a picky palate, or impress a cheese connoisseur, our range of Cheddars offer both uniqueness and familiarity.
Get cozy on a chilly winter morning with these perfect pairs: Indulge in creamy, dreamy Indigo Bunting and Tazo Wild Sweet Orange Tea, or savor the comforting notes of The Fawn alongside Stash Holiday Chai. Round out the pairing with fresh oranges and gingerbread cookies.
Spice up any chilly day with a sip of Hot Mulled Punch! This non alcoholic punch infuses the warmth of mulling spices with fresh orange and tart fruit juices, pairing perfectly with tangy, nutty Vat 17 World Cheddar.
Here’s what we’re having fireside: apple cider cocktails + 7 Year Proprietor’s Grand Reserve. The drink complements crisp spiced apple with notes of tobacco and thyme, a marvelous match for a robust aged Cheddar.
If you’re a book lover, a cheese lover, or books about cheese lover, we’ve created a snack plate for you to try! Perfect to pair with your current page-turner, The Robin and 3 Year Reserve narrate a love story of flavor with chocolate covered peanuts, pretzels, mini Croccantini crackers, and red grapes.
Get into the Halloween spirit by pairing The Stag with Reece’s ghosts and skeletons, and a handful of Brach’s candy corn. Is this a pairing you would sink your fangs into?
We celebrated Halloween with this spooky cheese and char-boo-terie board featuring The Stag, The Rattlesnake, The Carawaybou, and The MoonRabbit.
A Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte is one of our favorite fall drinks to pair with The Stag. The pumpkin, clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon in the latte play well with the cheese’s butterscotch and toffee notes, and the bold character of The Stag balances the drink’s sweetness.
Bloody Mary anyone? The Rattlesnake, 7 Year Proprietors Grand Reserve, and Vat 17 is the perfect trio to pair with this classic brunchy beverage.
Old Brooklyn Mustards Original IPA Mustard paired with tangy Vat 17, it brings out the cheese's bright acidity and bold flavor.
Pair The Stag with Underground Meats Saucisson Sec and salted cashews for a quick and hearty snack.
Our 1 Year Select AA Grade aged Cheddar, peanuts, and Leinenkugel’s Canoe Paddle Kölsch are all you need to kick back and relax with a snack.
A simply perfect pairing for a sunny Friday evening: our 1 Year Select AA Grade aged Cheddar and Fresh Coast Juicy Pale Ale from our friends at Three Sheets Brewing.
Want to start your day right? Pair The Indigo Bunting and Vat 17 World Cheddar with strawberries, dried apricots, and your favorite crisps.
You can never go wrong with aged cheddars paired with grapes, your favorite crackers, and a dried fruit and nut mix.
1 Year Select is the perfect match for Three Sheeps Brewing Company’s very drinkable Stay Golden lager.
Our 5 Year Grand Reserve Aged Cheddar loves cranberries! Pair a sparkling cranberry and Prosecco cocktail with pistachios and canapés featuring the 5 Year topped with Stonewall Kitchen Holiday Jam and sprig of thyme.
When the temperature plummets into the single digits, enjoy a cozy snack board and red blend for two. Pair Vat 17 with satsuma pepper preserves, Castellano olives, artisan bread, cashews, and your favorite crisps.
The Fawn’s gentle nuttiness pairs perfectly with juicy apples, fresh spring greens, and sweet walnuts drizzled with olive oil. Talk about an easy summertime snack!
Recreate this board for the cheese lover in your life by pairing The Fawn, The Doe, and The Blue Jay with strawberries, raspberries, prosciutto, chocolate, and Anna’s Ginger Thins.
Make the perfect picnic board by pairing The MoonRabbit, The Doe, The Blue Jay, and Vat 17 with fresh cherries, green grapes, nectarines, strawberries, pears, crispy crackers, candied pecans, and orange-infused dark chocolate.
A classic ploughman’s lunch board for one is made complete with our 7 Year Proprietor’s Grand Reserve aged Cheddar paired with ham, pickles, eggs, red onion, fig jam, and a petit baguette.
Freshen up with a summer veggie crudités platter featuring The Doe, The Blue Jay, The Fawn, and Vat 17.
Recreate this board with The Rattlesnake, The Fawn, Vat 17, The Doe, and The Blue Jay paired with lemon curd, berries, dried cherries, green pear, dark chocolate, and pistachios.
For a quick and casual snack on a busy work day, grab dried cherries, pistachios, and buttery crackers to accompany Vat 17.
Summer stone fruits like nectarines, plums, and cherries spotlight The Fawn’s sweet finish. Add buttery crackers, crisps, and fig jam to round out the pairing.
3 Year Reserve AA Grade Cheddar + jammy Blueberry Kombucha from Nessalla = an extra happy, NA happy hour.
A cozy wine night calls for pairing Charles Krug Cabernet Sauvignon with Vat 17 and The Stag.
blues
Blue cheese pairings might seem intimidating, but these bold and creamy all-stars make a fresh and flavorful appearance on any board.
Get cozy on a chilly winter morning with these perfect pairs: Indulge in creamy, dreamy Indigo Bunting and Tazo Wild Sweet Orange Tea, or savor the comforting notes of The Fawn alongside Stash Holiday Chai. Round out the pairing with fresh oranges and gingerbread cookies.
Reimagine pairing bacon and blue! Top Ritz crackers with Terrapin Ridge Farms’ Hot Pepper Bacon Jam and The Indigo Bunting to create a simple yet decadent appetizer for the holidays, or a snack to satisfy your sweet and savory cravings.
On this snack plate, The Blue Jay's herbaceous undertones are complemented by a sprig of fragrant rosemary, a drizzle of local honey, and a sweet bite of Honeycrisp apple.
Pair The Blue Jay with lemon curd and a sprig of rosemary for a bright and aromatic brunch pairing. Round it out with green grapes, mission figs, and crips.
For something summery and sweet, drizzle honey over The Indigo Bunting and pair with fresh raspberries and blackberries.
Want to start your day right? Pair The Indigo Bunting and Vat 17 World Cheddar with strawberries, dried apricots, and your favorite crisps.
Trust us, this pairing is a must-try for Blue Jay lovers! During extra chilly days, warm up from the inside out with The Blue Jay, gingerbread cookies, and hot cardamom cinnamon tea.
Iced honey green tea makes a refreshing match for The Blue Jay on a warm summer afternoon.
Top a fresh green salad with The Indigo Bunting, crumbled bacon, grape tomatoes, and baby potatoes.
Recreate this board for the cheese lover in your life by pairing The Fawn, The Doe, and The Blue Jay with strawberries, raspberries, prosciutto, chocolate, and Anna’s Ginger Thins.
Make the perfect picnic board by pairing The MoonRabbit, The Doe, The Blue Jay, and Vat 17 with fresh cherries, green grapes, nectarines, strawberries, pears, crispy crackers, candied pecans, and orange-infused dark chocolate.
Freshen up with a summer veggie crudités platter featuring The Doe, The Blue Jay, The Fawn, and Vat 17.
The Blue Jay + a dirty gin martini = the happiest happy hour. Pair with green olives, and stuff a few with blue if you’re feeling adventurous.
Recreate this board with The Rattlesnake, The Fawn, Vat 17, The Doe, and The Blue Jay paired with lemon curd, berries, dried cherries, green pear, dark chocolate, and pistachios.
The Indigo Bunting is more than welcome at the cookout. Use it to finish off a steak salad with baby potatoes and halved grape tomatoes.
Try The Indigo Bunting paired with Willamette Valley Averæn Pinot Noir and red grapes for the perfect after dinner indulgence.
The aromatic Blue Jay and MoonRabbit make for a bold and flavorful pairing. Add red grapes, pears, sea salt dark chocolate, pistachios, dried pineapple, dried apricots, sweet potato chips, prosciutto, and salami to make it a meal.
Booch fans, this one’s for you! Try Nessalla Juniper Rose Kombucha with The Blue Jay for a sweet and refreshing after work treat.
colbys
Mild, salty, and fresh—traditional Wisconsin Colby cheese is the ultimate crowd pleaser. Whether you like it speckled with aromatic caraway seeds, or curdy and classic, this old-fashioned favorite is always a perfect pairing.
If you’re a book lover, a cheese lover, or books about cheese lover, we’ve created a snack plate for you to try! Perfect to pair with your current page-turner, The Robin and 3 Year Reserve narrate a love story of flavor with chocolate covered peanuts, pretzels, mini Croccantini crackers, and red grapes.
We celebrated Halloween with this spooky cheese and char-boo-terie board featuring The Stag, The Rattlesnake, The Carawaybou, and The MoonRabbit.
The Robin and red ripe cherries highlight the flavor of Wisconsin summers. These sweet and slightly acidic fruits meet their match with curdy, buttery cheese, creating an easy eatin’ duo!
This simple spring platter lets The Doe, The Robin, and The MoonRabbit shine while paired with fresh strawberries, juicy green grapes, sliced soppressata, and shortbread flower cookies
Charcuterie cups can be a quick and easy app to make on the fly or with your kids! We made ours with our traditional Wisconsin Colby, The Robin, fresh fruit, salami, and breadsticks.
The Robin is a bagel breakfast sandwich’s best friend! We toasted an everything bagel and spread it with cream cheese and wild blueberry jam before adding fresh spinach, bacon, an over easy egg, and the perfectly melty Robin.
Pair The Carawaybou with summer sausage, Dot’s Pretzels, and Miller High Life at your next kick back.
flavor & spirit infused cheeses
These fanciful cheeses are here for the party or a special night in. Quick tip: think about what you like to enjoy with the added flavors in each cheese to create your own perfect pairings.
A steaming cup of hot cocoa paired with The Doe makes the perfect snowy day treat. Rich chocolate brings out the subtle earthy vanilla to warm you from the inside out.
We celebrated Halloween with this spooky cheese and char-boo-terie board featuring The Stag, The Rattlesnake, The Carawaybou, and The MoonRabbit.
There’s always time for a cocktail—especially when it’s a Door County-based Hatch Distilling Co Vodka martini paired with The Wild Boar.
This is what we’re having for a Friday night in! Recreate this by pairing The MoonRabbit with dried Turkish figs, pistachios, and Matiz Sweet Anise and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Torta de Aciete.
Bloody Mary anyone? The Rattlesnake, 7 Year Proprietors Grand Reserve, and Vat 17 is the perfect trio to pair with this classic brunchy beverage.
Hot days call for hot and refreshing pairings! Try The Rattlesnake with sliced oranges and Fair State Coop’s Citra & Mosaic Hop Water. Delish.
Raise your hand if you’re here for mocktails! The Rattlesnake and our Lime in the Coconut Mango Mocktail make a sweet, spicy, cooling, and creamy pairing.
Summertime is finally here, so let's celebrate! One of our favorite warm weather drink recipes is called The Pink Orchid, and it pairs perfectly with The Doe.
Some of us are obsessed with The Rattlesnake, and some of us are obsessed with Poppi. Now you can be obsessed with both!
This simple spring platter lets The Doe, The Robin, and The MoonRabbit shine while paired with fresh strawberries, juicy green grapes, sliced soppressata, and shortbread flower cookies
Pair The MoonRabbit and The Doe with Fre Non-Alcoholic Rosé, fresh strawberries, fresh cherries, mango, green grapes, dark chocolate, coconut macaroons, and grain-free crackers for picnic perfection.
One of our favorite combinations: tequila shots with cinnamon and orange slices paired with The Rattlesnake. We used La Gritona Tequila, a woman-owned brand distilled and bottled in Jalisco, Mexico.
The aromatic and buttery Wild Boar meets its perfect match paired with sparkling moscato!
Combine 3/4 oz gin, 3/4 oz green Chartreuse, 3/4 oz maraschino liqueur, and 3/4 oz freshly squeezed lime juice in a shaker to make The MoonRabbit’s favorite cocktail, The Last Word.
Recreate this board for the cheese lover in your life by pairing The Fawn, The Doe, and The Blue Jay with strawberries, raspberries, prosciutto, chocolate, and Anna’s Ginger Thins.
Make the perfect picnic board by pairing The MoonRabbit, The Doe, The Blue Jay, and Vat 17 with fresh cherries, green grapes, nectarines, strawberries, pears, crispy crackers, candied pecans, and orange-infused dark chocolate.
Freshen up with a summer veggie crudités platter featuring The Doe, The Blue Jay, The Fawn, and Vat 17.
Recreate this board with The Rattlesnake, The Fawn, Vat 17, The Doe, and The Blue Jay paired with lemon curd, berries, dried cherries, green pear, dark chocolate, and pistachios.
The Rattlesnake paired with a margarita, tortilla chips, and Nutcrack Firecracker pecans is the ultimate summertime vibe.
The herbal essence of The MoonRabbit blossoms when paired with the notes of Valencia orange peel and coriander in Blue Moon’s Belgian White. We might have this pairing more than once in a blue moon.
The creamy, buttery, vanilla taste of Key West-based Papa’s Pilar Rum is the perfect match for The Doe. Enjoy the pairing in the sunshine for best results.
The aromatic Blue Jay and MoonRabbit make for a bold and flavorful pairing. Add red grapes, pears, sea salt dark chocolate, pistachios, dried pineapple, dried apricots, sweet potato chips, prosciutto, and salami to make it a meal.
Serve up a cheese and chocolate board with The Doe and The MoonRabbit paired with rosé, chocolate truffles, einkorn cookies, berries, fig and nut cake, and your favorite crackers and charcuterie.