Top 6 Indianian Goat Cheeses

Capriole is a cheese producer located in Greenville, Indiana, specializing in artisan goat cheeses. The company was founded by Judy Schad in 1978. Capriole produces a variety of cheese types, focusing on small-batch production and traditional methods. Their product line includes fresh chevres, aged cheeses, and several award-winning selections.Expand

Sofia is an American cheese produced in Greenville, Indiana by Capriole. It's made from pasteurized goat's milk. The cheese has a wrinkly, mold-ripened rind that hides a close, dense, soft, and creamy paste. The flavors are creamy, tangy, sweet, and citrusy. Sofia is easily recognizable by its elongated brick shape and a layer of ash which runs through the middle. As soon as the cheese forms a rind (less than 2 weeks), it is wrapped and ready for consumption. The paste becomes even denser and creamier from 5-7 weeks after the production. It's recommended to pair a young Sofia with sparkling wines and crisp, light wines, and as it matures, Sofia should be paired with sweet white wines such as Moscato or Sauternes.Expand

Julianna is an American cheese hailing from Greenville, Indiana, where it's produced by Capriole Goat Cheese. The cheese is made from pasteurized goat's milk and the rind is dusted with herbes de Provence, safflower petals, and calendula petals. The cheese is left to age from 4 to 8 months before consumption. Underneath its natural rind, the texture is semi-soft, buttery, and smooth. The aromas are herbal with mushroomy notes, while the flavors are smooth, tangy, buttery, and nutty. The cheese started as an experimental version of Old Kentucky Tomme, and it was developed by a Hungarian intern named Julianna Sedli, hence the name of the cheese. It's recommended to pair the cheese with a glass of rosé, Pinot Noir, Gamay, or Grüner Veltliner, and serve it with olives and cold cuts.Expand

Wabash Cannonball is an American cheese hailing from Greenville, Indiana, where it's produced by Capriole Goat Cheese. The cheese is made from pasteurized goat's milk and it's named after a famous folk song. Underneath its fluffy, bloomy, ash-coated rind, the texture is semi-soft, dense, crumbly, and creamy. The aromas are musty, earthy, and sweet, while the flavors are acidic, sweet, citrusy, and creamy. It's recommended to serve Wabash Cannonball on a cheeseboard and pair it with dry white wines such as Gruner Veltliner or Sauvignon Blanc.Expand

Mont Saint-Francis is an American semi-hard cheese hailing from Indiana, where it's produced by Capriole Goat Cheese. The cheese is made from raw goat's milk in the style of French and Belgian monastic cheeses. Underneath its pungent stout-washed rind, the texture is firm and brittle, becoming more soft with age. The aromas are pungent and intense, while the flavors are rich, strong, and earthy. Due to its complex aromas and flavors, it's recommended to pair Mont Saint-Francis with fortified wines, bitter beers, and bourbon. The cheese was named after a Franciscan retreat near the production area. It was first made in 1994.Expand

Piper's Pyramide is an American cheese hailing from Indiana. The cheese is made from goat's milk and it's modeled after the French Valencay cheese. It's left to age in caves for about 3 weeks. Underneath its bloomy rind, the texture is dense, fluffy, and creamy, with a small coating of paprika under the rind. The aromas are musty and milky, while the flavors are milky, sweet, and buttery. It's recommended to pair Piper's Pyramide with light and crisp white wines or sparkling wines. The cheese is named after Capriole founder Judy Schad's granddaughter Piper.Expand

Old Kentucky Tomme is an American cheese hailing from Indiana. This cross between a Tomme du Savoie and Jack cheese is made from raw goat's milk and it's left to mature from 4 to 8 months. Underneath its bloomy natural rind, the texture is creamy and buttery. The aromas are rich and goaty, while the flavors are smooth and buttery, with mushroomy and cellar-like notes. The cheese melts well and it's recommended to serve it with grilled apples.Expand