Top 31 American Blue Cheeses

Maytag Blue is an American blue cheese originating from just outside Newton, Iowa, on Maytag Dairy Farms. The cheese is made with Holstein cow's milk since 1941. It ripens for 6 months, and during the time it develops a texture that is dense and crumbly. The aromas are strong and pungent, while the flavors are tangy and lemony. It is recommended to crumble Maytag Blue in salads, melt it on burgers, and pair it with a glass of lager or ale.Expand

Bayley Hazen Blue is an American blue cheese produced by Jasper Hill Farm in Greensboro, Vermont. The cheese is made from raw cow's milk and it has a natural rind. It's named after an old military road that was commisioned by George Washington. The recipe for this cheese was developed by altering the aging process and the shape of a Devon Blue recipe. The texture of Bayley Hazen Blue is dense, firm, and slightly dry, yet creamy and fudge-like, with blue veins running throughout it. The aromas are strong, spicy, and grassy, while the flavors are buttery, nutty, and tangy, with hints of anise. It's recommended to serve the cheese with a chunk of dark chocolate and pair it with a glass of fruity red dessert wine. Bayley Hazen Blue can also be served with burgers, tart cherries, spinach salad, or walnuts. Interestingly, it has won numerous awards, including Super Gold at the 2014 World Cheese Awards.Expand

Point Reyes Bay Blue is an American cheese hailing from California. The cheese is made from pasteurized cow's milk and it's left to age for 90 days. Underneath its natural rind, the texture is crumbly and creamy with blue-green veining running throughout the paste. The aromas are strong and earthy, while the flavors are creamy, sweet, mushroomy, salty, and buttery, with hints of caramel at the finish. It's recommended to pair Point Reyes Bay Blue with toasted nuts or grilled peaches. The cheese also melts well, so it's often used in risottos and pasta dishes or on steaks and burgers.Expand

Point Reyes Original Blue is an American blue cheese produced in California by Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company. The cheese is made from raw cow's milk and has a natural rind. The texture is creamy and buttery and the aromas are milky, fresh, and intense. The flavors range from milky, sweet, and creamy to strong. It's recommended to serve it with pasta dishes, red meat, grilled vegetables, or fresh salads. Pair the cheese with a glass of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, or sparkling wine.Expand

Buttermilk Blue is an American blue cheese originating from Wisconsin, where it is made by Roth. The cheese is made with raw milk from Jersey and Holstein cows. It is aged in cellars for at least 2 months, resulting in a creamy and crumbly texture, fresh and mellow aromas, and piquant and tangy flavors. The interior is ivory in color, with blue-gray veins dispersed throughout it. Buttermilk Blue should be paired with figs, pears, dark chocolate, and raw vegetables. Because it crumbles so easily, it is a great addition to burgers, pizzas, salads, and dips. Regarding beverages, it is recommended to pair it with gin and sweeter wines.Expand

Crema de Blue is an American blue cheese made in New Jersey by Valley Shepherd Creamery. The cheese is made from raw Jersey cow's milk. After aging in caves for 65 days, underneath its natural rind the texture becomes creamy and semi-soft, with blue-green veining throughout the body. The flavors are full, spicy, creamy, and tart, with hints of licorice. It's recommended to serve it on a cheeseboard, where it will most likely be the most popular cheese on the plate.Expand

Oregon Blue is an American blue cheese made from raw cow's milk. The cheese ages for a minimum of 90 days in Rogue Creamery's caves. The texture is firm and buttery, and the aromas are earthy and clean. The flavors are mellow, sweet, and buttery, with hints of cream. On the inside, there are veins of earthy blue molds. Oregon Blue has been produced since 1957 and has won numerous awards. It's recommended to pair it with a glass of Riesling or Pinot Noir.Expand

Asher Blue is an American cheese produced in Georgia by Sweet Grass Dairy. The cheese is made from raw cow's milk and it ages for 90 days. It's named after the owners' middle child, Asher. This blue cheese has a natural rind and a semi-soft, dense, smooth, creamy, and crumbly texture with blue veins dispersed throughout the paste. The aromas are strong, rich, and earthy, while the flavors are mushroomy, robust, tangy, and slightly sweet with hints of salt, grass, and milk. It's recommended to serve Asher Blue with crackers and jam, use it in salads or as an ingredient in a salad dressing. Pair it with a glass of Sauternes, Port, Cabernet Sauvignon, sherry, or a chocolate stout.Expand

Oregonzola is an American Gorgonzola-style cheese hailing from Oregon, hence the name. It was created by Ignazio Vella in the late 1990s. The cheese is made from cow's milk and it's aged in Rogue Creamery caves for at least 6 months. During the maturation period, the cheese develops its smooth, creamy, moist, and buttery texture of the paste, which is laced with distinct blue veins. The aromas are fruity, while the flavors are tangy, sweet, and savory, with hints of caramel and pepper coming from the blue mold.Expand

Big Woods Blue is an American cheese produced by Shepherd's Way Farms in Minnesota. This blue cheese made from sheep's milk has a natural rind, and underneath it, there is a firm, ivory-colored body speckled with blue-green veins. The aroma is sweet, while the flavors are spicy, tangy, peppery, sharp, and robust. However, the richness of the sheep's milk balances the intense flavors. It's recommended to pair the cheese with Port or Sauternes.Expand

Rogue Creamery was founded in 1933 in Oregon, and has since become a recognized name in the cheese industry, specializing in organic, hand-crafted cheeses with a particular focus on blue cheeses. The creamery has maintained high standards of quality over the years and has built an outstanding reputation in the United States and worldwide. Rogue Creamery is committed to sustainability, with its business model based on environmentally responsible practices.

The creamery uses only milk from local farms that meet strict organic production standards. The milk used for their cheeses comes from farms that practice sustainable agricultural methods. Rogue Creamery produces its cheeses in small batches, using traditional methods and handcrafting techniques.

Their cheeses are known for their high quality, which has earned them numerous prestigious awards.Expand

Jasper Hill Farm is a farmstead cheese producer based in Greensboro, founded in 2003 with a clear mission to strengthen the rural economy of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom through high-quality cheesemaking. The operation is built around milk from its own farm, with a strong emphasis on consistency, milk quality and expressing a sense of place through different cheese styles.

A central pillar of the business is The Cellars at Jasper Hill, a purpose-built underground aging facility designed to provide precise control over humidity, temperature and microbial development during affinage. These cellars are used not only for Jasper Hill’s own cheeses but also to support other small regional producers by offering professional aging, storage and distribution services.

This collaborative model has positioned Jasper Hill as both a producer and an infrastructure backbone for the local artisan cheese community. Their portfolio spans multiple styles, from blue and soft-ripened cheeses to alpine-inspired varieties, many of which have received international recognition.

Jasper Hill Farm is widely regarded as one of the most influential producers in American artisanal cheesemaking, known for combining technical rigor with a strong commitment to regional sustainability.Expand

Kingston Creamery is cooperative from Cambria (Wisconsin), established as a community response when local dairies closed. Renamed during the pandemic, the cooperative is still bravely run by families who preserve traditional methods—hand-milking cattle, small farms, old-fashioned milk cans—all with the goal of producing exceptional cheese.

Their award-winning blue cheeses, such as Heritage Blue, combine piquant, earthy notes with a sweet, fruity undertone, the result of long-standing dedication to quality and artisanal craftsmanship. Founded as a step toward preserving the community and way of life, the cooperative now brings together over 60 members who jointly produce and market milk, thereby ensuring a sustainable future for their farmers and the preservation of their cultural heritage.Expand

Murray's Cheese, based in New York City, is a prominent gourmet cheese and specialty foods retailer and wholesaler, with a rich history dating back to its founding in Greenwich Village in 1962. Known for its wide selection of cheeses from around the globe, Murray's operates not only a flagship store but also a restaurant and cheese bar in New York. They are notable for their state-of-the-art cheese caves in Long Island City where they age their own cheese. In 2017, Murray's became part of the Kroger Company, expanding its reach nationwide through over a thousand Kroger stores.

Murray's is also committed to community involvement, supporting local charities and educational initiatives related to food and wellness.Expand

Pure Luck is a cheese producer located in Dripping Springs, Texas. This family-run farm specializes in handmade goat cheeses, focusing on sustainable farming practices.

They produce a variety of cheeses, including fresh chevre, feta, and several aged varieties. Pure Luck also operates as a working farm, raising certified organic herbs and flowers.Expand

Brush Creek Creamery is located in Deary, Idaho. This creamery produces a variety of organic cheeses, including cheddar, gouda, and fresh cheeses.

Brush Creek Creamery is part of a larger entity known as the Brush Creek Ranch, which focuses on sustainable farming practices.Expand

Lively Run Dairy is a family-owned creamery and cheese producer located in the renowned Finger Lakes region of New York. They are focused on crafting artisanal cheeses from both goat’s and cow’s milk, and are especially well known for their creamy chèvre and blue cheese, which have gained great popularity among cheese lovers. The creamery operates with a strong emphasis on sustainable agriculture and close collaboration with local farms, supporting the community while ensuring the highest quality of ingredients.

In addition to cheese production, Lively Run Dairy offers educational farm tours, workshops, and cheese tastings, giving visitors the chance to learn more about the cheesemaking process and the tradition of artisanal dairying. Their products have been nationally recognized and awarded, representing a blend of long-standing tradition, innovation, and respect for nature. Lively Run Dairy is considered one of the pioneers of the American goat cheese movement, as they were among the first in the U.S. to begin producing goat cheese back in the 1970s.Expand

Mozzarella Company is a renowned small creamery located in the heart of Deep Ellum on Elm Street in Dallas, founded in 1982 by Paula Lambert. Passionately devoted to fresh Italian mozzarella, she began making cheeses in the traditional way — by hand, following old recipes, a heritage of craftsmanship that is still preserved today. More than four decades later, Mozzarella Company produces dozens of unique cheeses — over 30 handcrafted specialties, using fresh milk and high-quality ingredients from Texas.

Their products have won numerous awards at national competitions, receiving consistent recognition from the American Cheese Society and other prestigious organizations.Expand

Shepherd’s Way Farms is an award-winning farmstead creamery located in Nerstrand, Minnesota, specializing in the production of sheep’s milk cheeses. Their family-run farmstead approach allows them to develop cheeses that reflect a specific "terroir" – a unique flavor that arises from the particular grazing conditions and natural environment. Their cheese lineup includes products such as Friesago, a semi-hard and semi-aged cheese with a natural rind and mild, nutty flavor; Shepherd’s Hope, a mild fresh cheese with subtle citrus notes; Big Woods Blue, a creamy blue cheese with complex, spiced flavors; and Sogn, a semi-hard tomme-style cheese with rich, fatty sheep’s milk and notes of green olives and bay leaves. In addition to cheeses, Shepherd’s Way Farms also offers other products such as milk, lamb, wool, and wool-based items.Expand

Caves of Faribault is a renowned American cheese producer located in Faribault, Minnesota. It is known for its tradition of making specialty cheeses, particularly those that are aged in natural caves, a method that helps create unique flavors and textures. Their cheeses are often artisan, focusing on handcrafting and using high-quality ingredients.

The "Caves of Faribault" brand is famous for its specialty cheeses, including blue cheese and other types of blue-veined cheeses, that are aged in the natural caves of the region.Expand