Beemster

Beemster Dutch Cheese: A unique past with a sustainable future

The picturesque fields of North Holland are home to the happy, healthy cows that produce Beemster Dutch cheese, and have been since the company began as a dairy co-op in 1901. To this day, Beemster uses artisan techniques and old world traditions in their cheesemaking: The curds are stirred by hand, and the brine can be traced back to the same mother brine brewed at the company’s founding! They are a dairy farm of integrity, caring deeply about the welfare of their animals as well as the future of the planet. By ensuring the use of pesticide-free grazing grass, keeping milk hormone-free, and employing environmentally sustainable farming methods, Beemster goes above and beyond to deliver delicious cheese that consumers can trust was made with care.   

What kinds of products can I buy?

What can I make with Beemster cheese?

Beemster cheeses of all kinds will make an excellent addition to a charcuterie board. The mellow original Dutch cheese balances with piquant cured olives and spicy salamis, and a specialty cheese like the pumpkin spice gouda will be a delightful curiosity. A grilled cheese made with melted Beemster gouda cheese and a nutty cheddar would make a delicious lunch.