Description
Black Bomber Cheddar Cheese
About Black Bomber
Black Bomber is an extra mature Cheddar from the Snowdonia Cheese Company in North Wales, instantly recognisable by its distinctive black wax and wonderfully rich, creamy texture.
This isn’t a Cheddar that makes you choose between maturity and creaminess. Black Bomber manages to deliver both. Made with pasteurised cow’s milk and vegetarian rennet, it has a full, rounded flavour but retains a smooth, almost buttery texture that makes it incredibly easy to eat.
The black wax isn’t just part of Black Bomber’s distinctive look. It helps protect the cheese and retain moisture, contributing to that characteristically smooth texture beneath.
The Story
Snowdonia Cheese Company was founded in North Wales in 2001, with the aim of creating distinctive cheeses using quality ingredients and plenty of character.
Black Bomber has gone on to become the company’s best-known cheese and, with its striking black wax, is probably one of the most recognisable British Cheddars around. Its popularity comes from a combination that isn’t always easy to achieve in a mature Cheddar: plenty of flavour without losing that lovely creamy texture.
It’s bold enough for people who love a good mature Cheddar, but approachable enough that it tends to disappear remarkably quickly from a cheeseboard.
Black Bomber – Jen’s Tasting Notes
Cut through that glossy black wax and inside you’ll find a pale, creamy Cheddar with a beautifully smooth texture.
Black Bomber is rich, buttery and savoury, with the depth you’d expect from an extra mature Cheddar but without becoming overly dry or crumbly. There’s a lovely tanginess running through it, alongside nutty, slightly caramelised notes and a long, rounded finish.
What I particularly like about Black Bomber is the texture. It has plenty of maturity and character, but remains creamy and almost melt-in-the-mouth.
It’s easy to see why it has become such a popular Cheddar. It’s familiar enough to please traditional Cheddar lovers, but has more than enough personality to earn its place on a really good cheeseboard.
How to Serve and Pair Black Bomber Cheddar
- Make sure you take it out of the fridge a good hour before you want to eat it. That lovely creamy texture and full flavour really come alive as the cheese warms up.
- Classic pairings: A good IPA works brilliantly. The hops and citrus notes cut through the richness of the cheese and provide a lovely contrast.
- Something a little different: Try it with a medium-bodied red such as Merlot or Pinot Noir. You want enough fruit to complement the cheese without overwhelming it.
- On the plate: Keep things simple with some good crusty bread and a sweet onion chutney. Black Bomber has plenty of flavour of its own, so it really doesn’t need too much fuss.
- In the kitchen: Black Bomber is far too good to save only for the cheeseboard. Grate it over a gratin, use it in macaroni cheese or melt it into a really good cheese sauce. Its combination of maturity and creaminess makes it a brilliant cooking cheese too.
Jen’s note: I’ve always thought Black Bomber is a bit of a crowd-pleaser. It has all the flavour you want from a mature Cheddar, but it’s still beautifully creamy. Put it on a cheeseboard and there’s very rarely any left at the end.
Buying Black Bomber Cheddar
- Brand or Producer: Snowdonia Cheese Company
- Product name: Black Bomber Cheddar
- Milk: Cow
- Country: Wales
- Region: Snowdonia
- Strength: Medium to strong
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Suitable for pregnancy: Yes
- Allergens: MILK
Sizes and Prices
- 100g wedge, £3.35
- 500g wedge, £
- Whole cheese (approx. 1.5kg), available to pre-order
Storage Advice
- Keep refrigerated
- Wrap in waxed paper or cling film
- Remove from the fridge before serving
- Consume within 10 to 14 days of opening
Delivery and Collection
- UK wide courier delivery
- Click and collect from our Pangbourne shop
- Free local delivery available for selected postcodes
Ingredients (Allergens are listed in capitals)
MILK, starter cultures, vegetarian rennet, salt
