Humboldt Fog cheese is one of America's most celebrated artisan cheeses. As Americans have developed a deeper appreciation for great cheese, a change in American cheese making has occurred. Across the country, small-scale dairy farmers and cheese makers are making wonderful cheeses to rival those of Europe. With a central layer and outer covering of edible vegetable ash, this soft-ripened goat's milk cheese ripens with a creamy, tangy interior — clean and lemony near the center, softer and more savory just under the rind. When cut, it is reminiscent of the early morning fog of Humboldt County, California.
Humboldt Fog is made by Cypress Grove, founded in Arcata, California by Mary Keehn and now operated with her daughter Malorie McCurdy, among the towering redwood trees of Humboldt County. Cypress Grove Humboldt Fog has won Best of Class at the American Cheese Society multiple times — including 1998, 2002, 2005, and 2019 — making it one of the most awarded American goat's milk cheeses ever produced. American farmstead cheeses often command a hefty price due to their limited production, but one bite will convince you that the luxury is worth the cost.
Buy Humboldt Fog cheese online at igourmet — shipped nationwide with temperature-controlled packaging. This striking cheese comes in a 15-ounce mini-wheel. Pairs well with honeycomb, fresh figs, Marcona almonds, and Sauvignon Blanc.
- Made from pasteurized goat's milk
- Suitable for vegetarians
- Best of Class, American Cheese Society 1998, 2002, 2005, and 2019
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