Gouda
A Dutch cow's-milk cheese named for the city of Gouda. It ranges from young, mild, and buttery to aged wheels with caramel notes and crunchy crystals.
Netherlands
The Netherlands has made and traded cheese for over a thousand years. Gouda and Edam anchor its tradition, and Dutch cheese markets still weigh and grade wheels by hand.
Edam
A semi-hard Dutch cheese named for the town of Edam, usually sold coated in red wax. It is mild, slightly salty, and nutty, made from partly skimmed milk.
Smoked Gouda
A Dutch-style cheese made by smoking young Gouda over hickory or similar wood. It has a brown rind, a pale supple paste, and a pronounced smoky, caramel flavor.