Cheddy Topper

Cheddy Topper

Cheddy Topper, an ale washed cheddar from Vermont Farmstead, sold as an eight ounce piece. The curds are soaked in Heady Topper, the highly coveted IPA from the Alchemist in Vermont, before being pressed and aged.

Why you'll love it

• Soaked in Heady Topper — the curds take on the IPA before pressing, so the hop character is in the cheese, not on it.
• Vermont Farmstead — their Alehouse Cheddar, made in South Woodstock, Vermont.
• Pasteurized cow milk — made with pasteurized milk in the United States.
• Aged after the soak — pressed and aged, which settles the beer into the paste.
• Eight ounce piece — a retail cut that is easy to portion and easy to store.

How to enjoy Serve it with pretzels and a little mustard, or melt it into a grilled cheese with caramelized onions. It is also very good next to a hoppy beer, unsurprisingly.

A cheese for beer people, and a good gateway for everyone else.