3 Year Cheddar Cheese

Our 3-Year Cheddar is aged to enhance its signature sharpness with an exceptionally bold and rich flavor. Ideal for a charcuterie board or a robust sandwich. Delivering deep complexity and sharpness, this cheddar features a slightly earthy and nutty aroma. Its extra-aged characteristics make it a standout choice when seeking a bold and flavorful cheese.

Pairings and Complementary Flavors

Cocktails: Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Rob Roy. The smooth and robust flavors in these cocktails enrich this full-bodied cheese. Whiskey, bourbon, and malt scotch offers both bold and intricate flavors that complement the indulgent taste of Renard’s Artisan Cheese 3-Year Sharp Cheddar.

Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Malbec, Syrah, or Port. These wines provide either a ripe fruit and moderate acidity profile, or dark fruit with spicy notes, both of which complement the complexity of this aged cheddar.

Beer: IPAs, Belgian ale, Imperial Stout (chocolate or dark fruit), or Strong Ales. These beer choices offer bitterness, complex flavor profile, and deep maltiness to perfectly enrich the succulent flavors of the cheese and create a balanced pairing.

Accompaniments: Crusty bread, crackers, oat biscuits, chutney, preserves, fig jam, cranberry compote, or pepper jelly. These sides all complement the intensity of our 3-Year Sharp Cheddar. Honey is always a perfect partner. Cured meats, pickles, and nuts add saltiness and crunch. Fresh or dried fruits bring a chewy and sweet element to the pairing.

Suggested uses:

• Intense flavors make it an excellent choice when looking to add depth to a dish
• Elevates soups, sauces, dips, and gratins
• Cheese board or cheese centerpiece
• Gourmet grilled cheese, burgers, and sandwiches. The sharpness of the cheese provides an indulgent layer that pairs well with various proteins and toppings.
• Savory tarts and quiche
• Gourmet cheese toast