Rip Van's Reserve, 20 Year Aged Cheddar

1LB (16 oz.) WILL RECEIVE (2) 8OZ. BLOCKS Milk Type: Cow Age: 20+ Years Texture: Semi-Hard Suggested Wine Pairing: Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chianti                       Suggested Beer Pairing: Session IPA, Pilsner, Kolsch, American LagerSuggested Fruit Pairing: Fig, Olives, Blueberries, Mild CitrusSuggested Meat Pairing: Summer Sausage, Salami, Pork Belly/ Pancetta   Just like the character himself, this hand-crafted, white cheddar was left to slumber (happily on our aging shelf) 20 years ago, only to awaken now as Golden Age Cheese's newest and oldest offering!  "Rip Van's Reserve" is a meticulously aged, white, New York Cheddar that shows its true age and maturity in each bite! This cheddar fronts with sharpness and a flash of acidity and bitters, then quickly smooths in texture and mouthfeel to reveal notes of burnt caramel and heavy cream.  Significant presence of Calcium Lactate (mildly salty, white crystallization found on the outside of well-aged cheeses) and Tyrosine Crys