Black rinded cheese with placed on a ceramic plate, positioned on a rustic wooden table. A wedge cut from the wheel reveals a rich golden core with a close texture.
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Cornish Kern

Price range: £31.00 through £124.00

Kern is our European style cheese that offers a balance of sweet and savoury flavours.

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About

Kern uses Alpine starter cultures, made to a Dutch Gouda recipe with our own influence of high quality Ayrshire milk from our own cows. Matured for 16-22 months, Kern develops a long and complex flavour profile.

 

Allergy advice: contains pasteurised cow’s milk

Profile

Milk Pasteurised cow’s milk

Maturation 16-22 months

Aroma Savoury with caramel notes.

Texture Fudge like with some flintyness.

Flavour A balance of sweet and savoury, expect pineapple and dried fruits in the sweeter batches. Bone broth or umami in the savoury ones. The best batches are a balance of both.

Pairings

Raw honey and walnuts, Pinot Noir.

Storage Tips

Moisture retention is key. Wrap in wax paper once cut.

Store below 8 degrees and serve at room temperature.

Once opened, enjoy within 10 days.

Awards

Gold – Global Cheese Awards 2024

2 stars – Great Taste Awards 2024

Gold – The Cheese Awards at the Mid Somerset Show 2024

Gold – British Cheese Awards 2024

Class Winner – Virtual Cheese Awards 2023 Best Artisan Hard Cheese made from Farms own Herd

Gold – World Cheese Awards 2022

Gold – World Cheese Awards 2021

Supreme Champion  – Taste of the West 2020

Supreme Champion – World Cheese Awards 2017

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