{"product_id":"old-amsterdam","title":"Old Amsterdam","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA smooth, waxy textured, slightly granular Dutch Gouda matured for around eighteen months. The result is a deep, lingering, mellow flavour with hints of caramel and marmite on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGouda takes its name from the town between Rotterdam and Utrecht in the South Holland province of the Netherlands. Old Amsterdam is made from pasteurised cows milk and carries an apricot hue, the result of natural orange colouring from annatto, a South American berry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous cheese for the board and equally good cooked, going extremely well with pistachio and figs. It has, rightfully so, won European gold medals over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow much to buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Amsterdam comes in a 2.5kg wedges. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow much cheese you need depends on the occasion and, of course, how much you love cheese!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a general guide, we recommend 40–60g of each cheese per person. For a cheeseboard serving 6 people, we’d suggest 3–5 different cheeses at around 250g each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor parties, weddings or larger events, the amount you need can vary depending on what else you’re serving. If you’d like some personalised advice, just \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@thecheesesociety.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e, and our cheesemongers will be happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe currently deliver throughout the UK but do not offer international delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow We Pack Your Cheese\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery order is cut and packed by hand, fresh to order by our team of cheesemongers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, everything is carefully packed into a branded box to keep your order safe and presentable when it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecipe \/ pairing suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairing Suggestion - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecheesesociety.co.uk\/products\/perello-smoked-catalan-almonds\" title=\"Smoked Spanish Almonds\"\u003eSpanish Smoked Almonds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis aged gouda with these smoked Spanish nuts is a match made in heaven. Enjoy with a cold glass of wine, some olives an a little bit of quince and you have the perfect tapas plate right there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCheese quote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of my favourite cheeses. When people think of gouda they think of those flavourless slices from the supermarket. Gouda should sing with depth of flavour and a crunchy sweetness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLUCIE, OWNER\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"The Cheese Society","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":57002953343359,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":57003596775807,"sku":null,"price":13.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"750g","offer_id":57003596808575,"sku":null,"price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000g","offer_id":57003596841343,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500g","offer_id":57003596874111,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000g","offer_id":57003596906879,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/6506\/0735\/files\/OLD-AMSTERDAM-SIDE-1.jpg?v=1771767916","url":"https:\/\/thecheesesociety.co.uk\/products\/old-amsterdam","provider":"The Cheese Society","version":"1.0","type":"link"}