Keens Extra Mature Cheddar is an award-winning, very creamy traditional cheddar with a fullness of flavour rarely found today. This cheese is made daily from the milk of their Fresian cows, and is allowed to mature for between 9-12 months. Cheddar is ever-popular and extremely versatile – and this is an exceptional cheddar with a serious bite and wonderful strength on the finish.
Back in 1899, there were hundreds of local producers of cheese, and today Keens are one of only a small handful of those who have survived the test of time and are making traditional cheddar the way it should be – with raw unpasteurised milk from grass-fed cows living on their own farm. The cheesemaking process begins with 12 hours of milking. The milk is not stored, not transported and not tampered with. It is then given its own spot on a shelf where it matures gracefully for up to 12 months. While the cheese is growing in personality and depth, it is turned by hand on a regular basis to ensure the quality is consistent through the entire truckle. And just to make sure they are providing the perfect end product, it is graded at three, six, and nine months of age.
Please note all cheeses are hand cut, therefore the weights listed are approximate. We work very hard to cut them as accurately as we can!
