Thumbelina

Producer

Kirchenberg Goat Farm / Farm Fromage

Country

United States

Region

Pennsylvania

Website

www.farmfromage.com

Milk

Goat

Treatment

Pasteurised

Classification

Semi Soft

Rind

Mold Ripened

Style

Soft-Ripened (Brie-like)

Diminutive yet stunning, this lovely cheese has a befitting name. Moist and fudgy when young, it becomes creamy and oozing as it matures over several weeks. 

The bloomy-rind buttons are made at Kirchenberg Goat Farm, an Amish farm Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, where goats pasture outside on fresh grass. They're distributed by Farm Fromage, which was by launched by Howard Field with the goal of boosting the dairy industry in Lancaster County. Being somewhat isolated by their location and the prevalent Amish lifestyle, dairy distribution in the region was limited until Field stepped in. The entrepreneur endeavors to promote small, local producers of raw milk and cheese, selling their products to specialty shops and dining establishments in major cities.

Tasting Notes

Salty upfront, Thumbelina evolves into a barnyardy, goaty flavor with notes of hay and raw Brazil nuts lingering on the palate.

Pairings

This little cheese is perfect for simply spreading on a hunk of crusty bread. If you're feeling fancy, wash it down with a crémant de Loire or a Champagne.