Marieke Penterman brought her family's Dutch cheesemaking traditions to the green pastures of Wisconsin in 2002, and she's been collecting awards ever since. This isn't your grocery store gouda—it's aged to develop sweet caramel notes and crunchy tyrosine crystals that pop on your tongue. Buttery, nutty, with whispers of butterscotch and a long, satisfying finish. It's comfort food in cheese form.

Pair it with: Smoked almonds, apple slices, or melted into the best grilled cheese of your life. Beautiful with brown ales or aged whiskey.