Over the years, our cheddar develops richer and more complex flavors! The result is an extremely rich and nutty flavor, with a distinctly sharp and slightly tangy bite at the end. The texture of this cheese is granular and crumbly, with hard salt-like crystals called calcium lactate.Pairs well withThere's a lot of flavor and texture going on with aged cheddar, so you want a drink that stands up to that but doesn't overpower it. We like off-dry, mature beverages that have just a touch of sweetness like saison ale, cider, bock and belgian ales. For wine, we recommend riesling, chardonnay and champagne (whites) and syrah, pinot noir and chianti (reds).