Original Plymouth Chedder Cheese

Original Plymouth Cheddar Cheese — Description, Taste & Texture, Ingredients

Description:
Original Plymouth Cheddar Cheese is an authentic, heritage-style cheddar made following a traditional Coolidge family recipe that dates back to the late 1800s in Plymouth, Vermont. This cheese is crafted using the original artisanal methods rediscovered from a handwritten recipe found in the old Plymouth Cheese Factory and revitalized for modern cheese lovers. It’s aged for one full year, allowing deep, complex flavor to develop naturally. This cheddar is often sold as an 8 oz wax-coated block, making it convenient for slicing, grating, or serving on cheese boards. It embodies the historic American cheese-making tradition that early settlers would have enjoyed, representing a truly old-world cheddar experience in today’s kitchens and gatherings. 

Taste & Texture:
Original Plymouth Cheddar delivers a rich and bold flavor profile, combining sharp tanginess with creamy undertones and a lingering savory finish. The aging process encourages deep, nuanced tastes — with balance between savory, slightly fruity sweetness and classic cheddar tang — which makes it enjoyable on its own or paired with fruits, crackers, and wines. Texturally, it’s firm yet approachable, with a slight granular character typical of traditional farmhouse cheddars. A good chew reveals the depth of aging and richness of raw milk flavor, while the wax rind protects freshness for extended storage. 

Ingredients:

• Raw cow’s milk — sourced from a dedicated herd of Holstein and Jersey cows

• Cheese cultures — friendly bacteria that help develop flavor and texture

• Rennet — a natural enzyme used to form curds

• Salt — enhances flavor and acts as a natural preservative

That’s it — no artificial additives, coloring, or preservatives — just simple, traditional ingredients with a focus on purity, heritage quality, and real cheese craftsmanship.