Gjetost Brown Cheese

Gudbrandsdalen is an unusual slow-cooked whey cheese made from a mixture of goats and cows milk. It has a distinctively sweet caramel flavour with a slightly firm texture. Best eaten in very thin slivers with crusty bread, and great melted on toast or waffles with chopped banana for an alternative breakfast.

Brunost, meaning brown cheese, is the common Norwegian name for mysost, a family of cheese-related foods made with whey, milk and cream. The term is most often used for the Gudbrandsdalsost type, which is the most popular variety and the one we sell.

Brunost is primarily produced and consumed in Norway, where it is regarded as one of the country's most iconic foods and an important part of Norwegian gastronomic and cultural heritage. The creation of the modern version is attributed to Anna Hov, who lived in the rural valley of Gudbrandsdalen.

An individual cheese weighs approximately 250g.

All cheeses are hand cut, therefore the weights listed are approximate. We work very hard to cut them as accurately as we can and happy to offer advice on purchasing the right amount if you are unsure. If you would like a price for larger weights or whole cheeses, please call us.

We send our cheese by Royal Mail Tracked 24, with next-day delivery available across all UK postcodes for £4.99 per parcel. Orders over £60 qualify for free delivery.

We carefully pack every order to help keep your cheese in the best possible condition during transit. Royal Mail are very reliable, and most parcels arrive within 24 hours, but occasional delays can happen.

If you’re ordering cheese for a special occasion, party or event, we recommend having it delivered a couple of days beforehand. This gives you some extra time in case of an unexpected courier delay and allows the cheese to rest and reach its best before serving.

We currently deliver throughout the UK but do not offer international delivery.

Every order is cut and packed by hand, fresh to order by our team of cheesemongers.

Your cheese is wrapped in breathable waxed paper, which allows it to breathe while helping to protect it during transit and in your fridge. It is then placed inside a thermal foil pouch with a frozen gel pack to keep it cool on its journey. The gel pack will naturally defrost during transit; this is completely normal.

Finally, everything is carefully packed into a branded box to keep your order safe and presentable when it arrives.

We’re also conscious of the environmental impact of packaging. Around 95% of our packaging is recyclable or reusable, and we’re continually looking for ways to reduce waste and make our business more sustainable. We believe great cheese should be enjoyed with consideration for the planet, too.

Pairing Suggestion – Apricot and Walnut Chutney

Delicious with sweet pairings like this Apricot and Walnut chutney. Try any sweet jams or honeys you have in the fridge, they work beautifully.