Top 9 Utahn Cheeses

Heber Valley Artisan Cheese, located in Midway, Utah, operates as a family-owned dairy farm that has been producing cheese since the early 20th century. They offer a variety of handcrafted cheeses, including cheddar, Swiss, and Monterey Jack, made from the milk of their own herd of cows. Heber Valley Artisan Cheese also provides educational tours and cheese tasting events to the public.Expand

Beehive Cheese Company is a family-owned artisan cheese maker based in Uintah, USA. Since its founding in 2005 by the Ford and Welsh families, Beehive Cheese has been dedicated to crafting high-quality, handcrafted cheeses. The company has quickly established a reputation for innovation, winning over 130 major awards for its cheeses. Beehive Cheese is renowned for producing unique and flavorful cheeses, including signature rubbed-rind varieties, such as Seahive, a cheese made with local honey and sea salt. The company is committed to sustainability and is certified as a B Corporation, meaning they meet high standards of social and environmental performance. Beehive Cheese also values community engagement and maintains strong ties to its local area. With a passion for quality, sustainability, and creative flavors, Beehive Cheese offers cheese enthusiasts a truly exceptional experience.Expand

Gold Creek Farms, located in Utah, specializes in artisan cheeses crafted from the milk of farm-raised cows. They offer a variety of cheese types, including cheddar, smoked cheeses, and unique blends like Parmesan-Asiago. Gold Creek Farms also focuses on sustainable farming practices.Expand

Aggiano is an American cheese produced in Utah by Beehive Cheese Company. It's made from pasteurized milk of Jersey cows. The name is a reference to the Utah State University Aggies (agricultural students), who have first suggested the recipe for its production. The texture of Aggiano is dry, yet creamy. The aromas are fruity, while the flavors are tangy and reminiscent of butterscotch and pineapple. It's recommended to serve it with fresh fruits, pasta, salads, chocolate, or toasted nuts. Pair it with a glass of medium to full-bodied red wines, whiskey, or fruity wheat beer.Expand

Promontory is an American cheddar-style cheese produced in Utah by Beehive Cheese Company. The cheese is made from Jersey cow's milk and it's named after the Promontory Summmit, where the first Transcontinental Railroad in the USA was completed in the year of 1869. The aromas of the cheese are rich and fruity, and the flavors are buttery and citrusy. The texture is semi-firm, creamy, and full-bodied. It's recommended to pair the cheese with ales, IPAs, and full-bodied red wines. Serve Promontory with fruit preserves, dates, or honey for the best experience. The cheese has won many awards, including a gold medal at the 2013 World Cheese Awards. There are also other varieties of this cheese, with added habanero peppers or rosemary, as well as the smoked version of Promontory with added habanero peppers.Expand

Apple Walnut Smoked is an American Promontory cheese variety hailing from Utah, where it's produced by Beehive Cheese Company. This cheddar-style cheese is made from pasteurized cow's milk. When young, it's cold-smoked over red apple wedges and walnut wood, and it's then left to mature for a minimum of 8 months. The aromas are smoky and subtly sweet, while the flavors are nutty, buttery, sweet, and smoky. The texture is smooth and creamy. It's recommended to use the cheese in sandwiches or serve it with cold cuts, bacon, and toasted nuts. Pair it with a glass of bourbon or a bottle of dark ale, stouts, or porters.Expand

Barely Buzzed is an American cheese hailing from Utah, where it's produced by Beehive Cheese Company. This cheddar-style cheese is made from Jersey cow's milk. The rind is rubbed with a combination of roasted coffee and lavender buds diluted with oil. When fully aged (in caves, on Utah blue spruce), the texture is smooth and creamy, while the aromas are rich. The flavors are nutty, with hints of caramel, coffee, and butterscotch. It's recommended to pair it with coffee or a glass of stout and serve it with crusty whole-wheat bread.Expand

TeaHive is an American cheddar-style cheese hailing from Utah. The cheese is made from pasteurized Jersey cow's milk and it's left to age for over 8 months before consumption. During the aging period, the cheese is rubbed with a combination of bergamot orange and black tea. The texture is firm, the aromas intense and fruity, and the flavors milky and creamy. It's recommended to serve the cheese with fruit jam and biscuits. Pair it with a glass of floral wine, chocolate stout, or a pilsner.Expand

Boo Boo Baby Swiss is an American cheese hailing from Richmond, Utah, where it's produced by Rockhill Creamery. The cheese is made from raw cow's milk and it's aged in caves. Underneath its natural rind, the texture is firm, crumbly, and open, with many irregular eyes dispersed throughout the paste. The aromas are pleasant and milky, while the flavors are mild, sweet, and nutty. It's recommended to serve Boo Boo Baby Swiss with smoked ham or use it in grilled cheese sandwiches.Expand

Wasatch Mountain Cheese is a semi-soft American cheese hailing from Utah. This swiss-style cheese is made from raw cow's milk at Rockhill Creamery in Richmond. It's usually left to age in caves from 2 months to a year or more before consumption. The cheeses aged for more than a year are called Wasatch Mountain Reserve. Underneath its natural rind, the texture is firm, crumbly, and open with small eyes dispersed throughout the paste. The aromas are milky and pleasant, while the flavors range from mellow, buttery, nutty, and earthy to tart and sharp with grassy and musty notes. It's recommended to pair the cheese with a glass of bold red wine or an IPA.Expand

Big John's Cajun is an American cheese hailing from Utah, where it's produced by Beehive Cheese Company. This cheddar-style cheese is made from pasteurized Jersey cow's milk. When it's a day old, it's rubbed with canola oil and a combination of garlic, celery seeds, and cayenne pepper. When fully aged, the texture is smooth and creamy, the aromas spicy and rich, and the flavors smooth and spicy. It's recommended to melt it over burgers, shave it over salads, or serve it with wildflower honey, salami, and olives. Pair it with a glass of champagne, a Bloody Mary, or a bottle of full-bodied red wine.Expand

SeaHive is an American cheddar-style cheese produced in Utah by Beehive Cheese Company. The cheese is made from pasteurized milk of Jersey cows. When the cheese is only 1 day old, it's rubbed with a combination of Redmond RealSalt and local honey, and it's then left to age for over 8 months in aging rooms with regulated humidity. The aromas are floral, while the flavors are both sweet and salty. The texture is firm, smooth, and dry. It's recommended to pair it with fruity white wines or a glass of bourbon. Enjoy it with fruit, shaved on soups and salads, or with a variety of nuts.Expand