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Gold for Beemster Cheese at the World Championship Cheese Contest

Gold for Beemster Cheese

Gold for Beemster Cheese at the World Championship Cheese Contest

During the World Championship Cheese Contest, Beemster cheese took gold and finished in the overall top 20 with 2 of its cheeses. On March 3rd the world’s premier technical cheese competition was held in Wisconsin.

Best of Class
Beemster cheese competes in 13 categories out of a total of 143 classes for the title of “Best cheese in the world”. The Beemster Royaal Grand Cru was awarded the title of “Best of Class” in the “open class hard cheeses” with 99,875 out of 100 points, in the same class Beemster 30+ Aged took the bronze medal. Cheeses from cheese manufacturers from all over the world are entered in both classes. In the class “Gouda young 4-10 months” Beemster Royaal took the first place with 99.65 out of 100 points and thus became “Best of Class”. Both the Beemster Royaal and the Beemster Royaal Grand Cru also finished in the overall top 20. An achievement to be proud of with 3500 entries from all over the world.

Beemster CEO – Wim Betten

Proud
“We do everything we can to make the tastiest cheese where quality, animal welfare and sustainability come first. This way we make cheese of the highest quality in an artisanal way, each with a unique taste and smoothness. It is a huge recognition for our way of work and I am extremely proud of that. Our farmers and cows supply milk of the highest quality and our cheesemakers make the tastiest cheese with it,” says Wim Betten, CEO of CONO Kaasmakers.

 

The most prestigious cheese contest in the world
The World Championship Cheese Contest has been organized biennially since 1957 by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association. This year there were over 3500 entries from all over the world. The competition is the oldest and the most prestigious in the world. Entries will be judged by a team of skilled technical judges from around the world. Assuming a maximum of 100 points will be deducted for various defects found by each judge. Defects are noted in terms of taste, body and texture, salt, color, finish. A Gold Medal, Silver Medal and Bronze Medal will be awarded to the three highest scoring entries in each class.

Discover the award-winning Beemster Royaal cheeses.

Matured 6 Months

Beemster Royaal

Beemster Royaal is like a piece of gold that melts on your tongue. Due to its special recipe a unique cheese has evolved with a wonderful smooth creaminess. Its slightly nutty and slightly sweet taste leads you to an overwhelming tasting experience.

Beemster Royaal is wonderful to suggest to shoppers who are interested in expanding their horizons of specialty cheese beyond the basics. Its uniquely sweet flavour attracts children more than any other cheese yet satisfies more advanced consumers who have a long history with specialty cheeses.

Great in sandwiches, a cheese fondue or cheese platter.

Award Winning
Matured 6 Months
P.D.O. North Holland Gouda
Appointed to the Royal Court of the Netherlands
Matured 12 Months

Beemster Royaal Grand Cru

This Beemster cheese is fit for a king… literally.

This special selection cheese was developed by our master cheesemakers to honor our appointment as a purveyor to the Royal Court of the Netherlands. The Grand Cru is aged for a further 6 months.

Drink Pairing – Craft beers (IPA and Pilsner alike), full-bodied red wines (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon), white wines (Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc) and cider

Award Winning
Matured 12 Months
P.D.O. North Holland Gouda
Appointed to the Royal Court of the Netherlands