Snowdonia Beechwood Cheese

Description

Snowdonia Beechwood Cheese

About Snowdonia Beechwood

Snowdonia Cheese Company has a lovely story behind it. It all started back in 2001 with two brothers, John and Richard Newton-Jones, whose family have been dairy farmers in North Wales for generations. Their idea was simple: make really good cheese in small batches, taking inspiration from the beautiful Snowdonia landscape and all that local dairy know-how. They began at farmers’ markets, and it didn’t take long for their colourful wax-sealed truckles to catch the eye (and taste buds) of cheese lovers looking for something a bit different, leading to standout products like Beechwood cheese.

The Backstory

It wasn’t long before word got out, and suddenly their cheeses, especially Beechwood, were popping up in delis and kitchens all over the UK, and now, you’ll find them in more than 30 countries. Snowdonia has become a bit of a household name for British artisan cheese, with a trophy cabinet to match. Beechwood is always a favourite of mine from their range, a proper smoked classic.

Beechwood begins life as a mature Cheddar, made from rich, creamy cow’s milk. It’s then gently cold-smoked over beechwood chips, a lovely old-fashioned method that gives it a mellow, smoky flavour without drowning out the cheese itself.

Snowdonia Beechwood – Jen’s Tasting Notes

How to Serve and Pair Snowdonia Beechwood

• Make sure you take it out of the fridge a good hour before you want to eat it so it can come up to room temperature.
• Classic pairings: I always find Beechwood is brilliant with beer; amber ales or anything malty are my go-tos, as their sweetness works so well with that gentle smokiness.
• Something a little different: If you’re more of a wine person, a rich red or a vintage port is a great match; all those dark fruits and spice really bring out the best in the cheese.
• On the plate: Try Beechwood with tangy onion chutney and crusty sourdough. I like red grapes for a simple, satisfying finish.
• In the kitchen: It’s great melted on burgers; the sweet, smoky flavour really adds something special.

Jen’s note: Smoking cheese is a tradition that goes back to the days before fridges, when it was all about keeping cheese from spoiling. Cheesemakers soon realised that the smoke didn’t just help preserve the cheese, it gave it a wonderful flavour all its own.

Buying Snowdonia Beechwood

• Brand or Producer: Snowdonia Cheese Company
• Product name: Snowdonia Beechwood
• Milk: Cow
• Country: Wales
• Region: Snowdonia
• Strength: Medium to strong
• Vegetarian: Yes (vegetarian rennet)
• Suitable for pregnancy: Yes
• Allergens: MILK

Sizes and Prices

• Available as a whole little cheese (approx. 200g), £6.50

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, salt, starter cultures, vegetarian rennet, natural smoke