Beecher's Flagship

I'm going to do a few posts about the cheeses of Beecher's Cheese in Seattle.

http://www.beechershandmadecheese.com/

Beecher's is a small cheesery that has been gaining some renown in recent years for their handmade cheeses, and rightly so. I've only sampled a few of their products, but they were all delicious. Let's start with their signature cheese, Beecher's Flagship.

http://www.beechershandmadecheese.com/shop_beecherscheeses_flagship.html

If you're not in Seattle, you can usually find this cheese at Whole Foods, or you can order online from Beecher's website. And you SHOULD do either one of those things, because this cheese is amazing. The taste is familiar, yet difficult to compare - it has the texture of an extra-aged cheddar, paired with a nutty, rich (but not TOO rich), creamy, complex flavor that will make you say, "where has this cheese been all my life?"

What are the best uses for Beecher's Flagship cheese? Actually, there is no inappropriate time or place for this cheese. It is most impressive in its versatility. From the fanciest cheese platter to the lowliest drunk-at-2AM grilled cheese sandwich, Flagship will make it all better.

RATING: 5 out of 5 stars (!)