Brie & Camembert

Ivory colored, soft-bodied cheeses with rich, creamy textures and earthy tones.

• Suggested Wine Pairing:
  

  A simple sparking wine such as a Moscato D'asti offers a crisp, mildly sweet complement.




• Suggested Beer Pairing:
  

  Apple or Pear Ciders offer a tart, fruit flavored complement.

Mascarpone

A soft, rich, creamy cheese with a clean, sweet finish.

• Suggested Wine Pairing:
  

  The fresh fruits and acids of a Pinot Gris blend seamlessly with the cheese and refresh the palate.




• Suggested Beer Pairing:
  

  A delicious Raspberry or Cherry Fruity Lambic brightens the sweetness of the cheese.

Muenster

A semi-soft, whole milk cheese with a mild, sweet cream flavor and smooth texture.

• Suggested Wine Pairing:
  

  A wide variety of wines work well with Muenster. Try Sauvignon Blanc for its perfect balance of fruit and acid.



• Suggested Beer Pairing:
  

  Pilsners, with their mild flavors and slight hoppiness, are a good match.

Monterey Jack

A semi-soft cheese with a smooth, creamy texture, mild flavor and a slightly tangy finish.

• Suggested Wine Pairing:
  

  The apple, pear and citrus flavor notes of Riesling complement Monterey Jack's tangy finish.




• Suggested Beer Pairing:
  

  The nutty flavors of an easy-to-drink Nut Brown Ale complement the creamy texture of the cheese.

Havarti

A creamy, buttery semi-soft cheese with a slightly acidic finish.

• Suggested Wine Pairing:
  

  A bright, young Beaujolais Nouveau will delight with its fresh fruit notes and herbal aroma.




• Suggested Beer Pairing:
  

  The cocoa and coffee flavors of a mild Stout will accentuate the cream and mildly acidic flavor notes.

Fontina

A whole milk cheese with a buttery texture and earthy, tart flavors.

• Suggested Wine Pairing:
  

  An "unoaked" Chardonnay is a vibrant companion for this versatile cheese.




• Suggested Beer Pairing:
  

  A variety of Pilsners offer a good match with their mild flavors and slight hoppiness.

Swiss &
Baby Swiss

Vary in texture, but both have a nutty flavor.

• Suggested Wine Pairing:
  

  Savignon Blanc's bright fruit and floral notes complement the nuttiness.




• Suggested Beer Pairing:
  

  A Wheat Beer (Weizen/Weiss) elevates the flavor of Swiss.

Gruyere

A semi-hard cheese with the full, nutty, rich flavors of earth and grass.

• Suggested Wine Pairing:
  

  Riesling's fresh fruits and acids blend with the cheese and refresh the palate. Gruyere also pairs well with Pinot Nior.



• Suggested Beer Pairing:
  

  Wheat Beer works well, but a Stout or Porter with big cocoa and coffee flavors provide a more powerful flavor combination.

Gouda and Edam

Cheeses with sweet cream flavor notes. Gouda is made with whole milk and Edam is made with nonfat milk, resulting in a different texture for each.

• Suggested Wine Pairing:
  

  A buttery and full-bodied Chardonnay plays off the buttery, sweet cream texture.



• Suggested Beer Pairing:
  

  A Nut Brown Ale complements the sweet cream flavors and texture. A creamy Stout that is not too overpowering will work as well.

Aged Brick

Ivory to yellow in color with small openings. Its sweet, nutty flavor deepens and intensifies with age.

• Suggested Wine Pairing:
  

  A Gewurztraminer, both sweet and spicy with a floral aroma, offers a subtle contrast.




• Suggested Beer Pairing:
  

  The bittersweet flavor notes of Bock stand up to aged brick.

Medium to Aged Cheddar

Brothy to beefy in flavor with a creamy to crumbly texture.

• Suggested Wine Pairing:
  

  Many red wines are a nice complement, but a Ruby Port or Madeira offers the same great contrast that fruit brings to nuts.



• Suggested Beer Pairing:
  

  A big, bold Stout with rich cocoa and coffee flavors stands up well to the flavor of Cheddar.

Provolone

Has a few small eyeholes and ranges in color from creamy white to ivory. The flavor is very mild when young and becomes big and piquant with age.

• Suggested Wine Pairing:
  

  The spicy fruit flavors of Amorone or a classic Chianti match well with the full flavors of the cheese.




• Suggested Beer Pairing:
  

  An Oatmeal Stout or a Porter, rich in malt flavors, complements the nutty flavors of the cheese.

Mozzarella

Smooth and elastic in body with a very delicate milky flavor.

• Suggested Wine Pairing:
  

  A fresh Beaujolais, full of fruit flavors, pairs with this quiet-flavored cheese.




• Suggested Beer Pairing:
  

  The mild flavor of Pilsner complements the delicate flavor of Mozzarella.

Romano

A hard, firm cheese with a big, nutty and piquant flavor profile.

• Suggested Wine Pairing:
  

  The fruitiness found in Chianti provides a playful contract to Romano.




• Suggested Beer Pairing:
  

  Apple or Pear Ciders offer a fruity, tart taste contrast.

Parmesan

A hard cheese with nutty flavors and notes of salt and sweet milk.

• Suggested Wine Pairing:
  

  A sweet late harvest Riesling or Vin Santo will bring out both the saltiness and sweetness.




• Suggested Beer Pairing:
  

  A Scotch Ale with its nutty and hoppy flavors, contrasts with this cheese perfectly.

Asiago

A hard cheese that offers a flavor combination between Cheddar and Parmesan. It is nutty with piquant notes.

• Suggested Wine Pairing:
  

  A sweet, berry driven Merlot or a Pinot Noir contracts beautifully.




• Suggested Beer Pairing:
  

  A delicious Raspberry or Cherry Fruit Lambic post a big fruit contrast to the nutty piquant cheese.

Farmers Cheese

A semi-soft texture and clean, fresh milk flavor.

• Suggested Wine Pairing:
  

  Keep it clean and simple by pairing with a refreshing Sauvignon Blanc.




• Suggested Beer Pairing:
  

  Mild Pilsners provide a simple, but enjoyable complement.

Gorgonzola

A soft, creamy and mild blue-veined cheese with hints of earthiness in its finish.

• Suggested Wine Pairing:
  

  A rich, fruit-driven Pinot Noir is a classic complement.





• Suggested Beer Pairing:
  

  A big Porter with its deep flavors balances the relative big flavors of Gorgonzola.

Blue Cheese

A crumbly texture and is full of sharp, robust flavors.

• Suggested Wine Pairing:
  

  A big and robust Port provides a contrast in flavors.





• Suggested Beer Pairing:
  

  Raspberry or Cherry Fruit Lambic contrasts the full flavor of Blue cheese.