Keen's Cheddar
Origin: England
Region: Wincanton, Somerset
Made by: Keen's
Type: Hard
Milk: Cow
Milk Treatment: Raw
Coagulant: Traditional Rennet
There’s no arguing with Keen’s Cheddar – made by the same Somerset family for five generations, it’s what Cheddar is meant to taste like, only better.
Characteristics: smooth, firm texture; complex, rich, nutty, tangy, slightly acidic.
Best with: don’t overdo it – a slice with some full-flavoured relish to complement.