Product Reviews and Ratings - Oregon - Crater Lake Blue from igourmet

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(based on 11 ratings)

Located in: 50 States of Cheese, Oregon

From The Rogue Creamery's inauspicious beginnings in 1935 has come one of the finest artisan cheese operations in the world today. In 2002, Ig (Ignazio "Ig" Vella, affectionately known as the Godfather of artisan cheese) hand selected Cary Bryant and David Gremmels as the new owners of what is now known as The Rogue Creamery. Of utmost importance was to carry on the tradition of hand-milled cheese. Bryant and Gremmels hit the ground running. Within a year, they were producing award-winning cheeses, one of which is the gorgeously named Crater Lake Blue.

Crater Lake Blue, the American Cheese Society's 2004 gold medal winner and more recently, June 2006, took home a bronze medal for foil-wrapped, blue-vein cheese made outside the United Kingdom at the World Cheese Awards. It is a contemporary blue cheese. Robust and sweet with a rich buttery finish, it is best described as a blend of Roquefort and Danish blue cheese recipes. Versatile on a cheese plate or in a special recipe. Its complexity of flavor makes it one of the rare blues that can pair perfectly with both Ruby and Tawny ports. Simply an outstanding cheese, Crater Lake Blue is a terrific example of the craftmanship exhibited by today's American cheesemakers.

Awarded 2nd Place in the American Cheese Society 2007 Awards in the Cow's Milk Blue Cheese Category.

Made from unpasteurized cow's milk.
Suitable for vegetarians.
Photo depicts whole 5 lb. form of cheese.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

More information for the Crater Lake Blue

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.7 stars

(based on 11 reviews)

91% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Buttery(3), Creamy(7), Firm(3), Flavorful(6), Pungent(3)

Best Uses:

After dinner(5), Hors d'oeuvre(7), Salads(6)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(6)

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Best Blue Cheese Ever

By Kat

from El Paso, TX on 3/9/2009

Pros:

Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crater Lake Blue:

We use it in salads, on burgers and as part of a stuffing for portabello mushrooms. We also enjoy it with crackers or pita chips along with cocktails. We've never had a blue cheese we didn't like, but this one is exceptional. It's creamy without being too creamy; it's crumbly without being too crumbly. For a blue cheese it is a bit on the mild side, but definitely a blue.

A Great Cheese!

By reynodt

from Bowling Green KY on 10/31/2008

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Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Creamy, Flavorful

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crater Lake Blue:

We ordered this cheese to use as a topping for ribeye steaks, but we liked it so much we ate it all the first night with apples and crackers. It is a fabulous cheese, that goes well with anything. You will not be disappointed with this cheese.

One of the best blues

By Ripkitty from Glamorous Estero, Florida on 10/18/2008

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Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Cheese Lover, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crater Lake Blue:

This cheese is perfect for snacks, appetizers, or simply melted over a burger or steak. It's not pretentious - just a good cheese, with full rich flavor, a superb creamy mouthfeel, and stands up well to any use. I love this cheese!

The Best Blue

By Vera from Medford, MA on 6/15/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Melted, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crater Lake Blue:

This has to be my favorite blue cheese. From eating alone, to top a pizza, to mac & cheese, sandwiches, salads, on top of a great rib-eye steak, this is simply delicious. Highly recommend.

A party on the palate

By Chez Bear Hollow from Park City, Utah on 4/20/2008

Pros:

buttery, Complexity, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, On its own

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crater Lake Blue:

This is simply an AMAZING Cheese. Quality ingredients come together at the skilled hands of the Rogue Creamery folks to deliver a smooth but complex cheese that deserves to be the center piece of any occasion. This cheese exudes passion while exciting the palate.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Deep Blue

By chzluver from Central Point, Oregon on 3/28/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Blue Cheese Burger, Blue Cheese Cake, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crater Lake Blue:

I live int he same town they make this and all the other wonderful Rogue Creamery cheeses. Wow and I am so lucky! Hey they won Best in Show in 2007 with the Crater Lake at the United States Championships and two 3rd places just recently at the world competion with two other blues.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Rich, creamy with a bite

By Onionsoda from Pine Beach, NJ on 9/6/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Cheese Lover

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crater Lake Blue:

Used it in salads and as an appetizer. We loved it.

Crater Lake Bleu makes me happy

By Da Big Cheese

from New Jersey on 8/12/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crater Lake Blue:

among the best I've ever had....who has to go to Europe for great Bleu anymore? Rogue Creamery has found the secret !!

Out of the Ordinary

By BigDogRip1 from Rockville Centre, Long Island New York on 7/23/2007

Pros:

Firm, Pungent

Cons:

Bitter, Yeasty

Best Uses:

Salads

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crater Lake Blue:

Not my favorite blue cheese... uninteresting after taste.

sublime

By lhebert from Baton Rouge La. on 2/28/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crater Lake Blue:

Delicious!!! The best blue I have ever tasted.

Consistant ACS winner!

By Bill in San Diego from San Diego, CA on 2/27/2007

Pros:

Durable, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Crater Lake Blue:

Rogue consistently pulls the gold, silver and bronze for their blues at ACS annual competition. Use this for a creamy sauce over beef tenderloin or a great dessert with grapes.
"Doesn't it get any better than this?" NO.

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