Marieke Smoked Gouda made by Marieke Gouda is a premium artisanal cheese known for its rich, smoky flavor and smooth, creamy texture. Crafted by award-winning cheesemaker Marieke Lubbers, this cheese is made from the high-quality milk of the family’s farm, which ensures exceptional taste and freshness.
The smoking process is carefully controlled to impart a distinctive yet balanced smoky flavor that complements the natural sweetness and nuttiness of the Gouda. Marieke Smoked Gouda is aged to perfection, allowing it to develop a complex flavor profile that appeals to both cheese connoisseurs and casual enjoyers alike.
Producer
Marieke Gouda is an American cheesemaker based in Thorp, Wisconsin. The story began when Marieke Penterman, originally from the Netherlands, moved to the United States with the desire to bring the tradition of authentic Dutch Gouda.
On the family farm, together with her husband Rolf, she founded Hollands Family Cheese, where everything takes place in one location – from the cows to the finished cheese. Their Gouda is produced according to authentic Dutch recipes, using fresh milk from their own herd, traditional cultures, and equipment imported from the Netherlands. Thanks to their dedication to quality and artisanal craftsmanship, Marieke Gouda has won more than 200 national and international awards to date.
Today, their cheeses represent a blend of European tradition and American innovation, recognized for their outstanding quality and richness of flavor.