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(based on 18 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, England

igourmet presents the winner of the 2005 Best Mature Traditional Cheddar in the World. The Keen Family has been making delicious cheddars since 1899 at Moorhays Farm near the Blackmore Vale in Southwestern England. This West Country Farmhouse Cheddar cheese matures for more than 12 months to perfection, occasionally growing blue veins at the edges. The cheddars are regularly turned and sampled to ensure that each achieves a unique, subtle, nutty flavor.

Keen's Traditional Cheddar is a West Country Farmhouse Cheddar, part of an exclusive list of British foods protected by a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). West Country Farmhouse Cheddar can only be made in Dorset, Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall Counties. Keen's Cheddar is one of these selected few.

Made from unpasteurized cow's milk.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.

More information for the Keen's Traditional Unpasteurized Cheddar

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.1 stars

(based on 18 reviews)

83% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Complex(3), Firm(10), Flavorful(12), Pungent(4), Rich(11)

Best Uses:

After dinner(9), Hors d'oeuvre(10), Melted(5), Salads(8), Sandwiches(4)

Describe Yourself:

Chef(4), Foodie(10), Health conscious(3)

The taste lingers

By Sue b personal chef from Cape Cod, MA on 7/22/2008

Pros:

Complex, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Keen's Traditional Unpasteurized Cheddar:

I loved this cheese. It has a stronger flavor to it that lingers after you've eaten it. If you like stronger flavor cheeses this one's for you.

Perfect cheddar

By Endel Bendel

from Spencer MA on 7/20/2008

Pros:

Complex, Flavorful, Good crumble, Rich, Serious

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches, To be fully alive

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Fromage-ophile, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Keen's Traditional Unpasteurized Cheddar:

This is the perfect cheddar I have searched for years. Now, at last.
When you bite it, it bites back. Firm, complicated, sharp, crumbly and chewy - completely satisfying. The tang of this cultured milk brings to sensual memory all the best complements: juicy winesap apples, smoked fish and greek olives, whole grain crackers or baguette and red wine.
Disheartening to read contrary reviewers who whine about strong real flavor and demanding serious specialty food that requires one to pay attention. They ought to be disqualified from any reviewing or even from access to fine cheeses.

Outstanding Real Chedder

By GEJ

from New York on 7/18/2008

Pros:

Complex, Flavorful, Rich, Sharp

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Keen's Traditional Unpasteurized Cheddar:

An excellent artisanal Cheddar. Definitely strong and sharp so if you're thinking of supermarket cheddar it's probably not for you.

Too rough for us.

By Chef MM from PA on 6/22/2008

Pros:

Firm, Pungent

Cons:

Bad Flavor, Bitter blue vein

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Keen's Traditional Unpasteurized Cheddar:

This just was too far over the cheddar edge for us. We eat cheeses on a regular if not daily basis and could not get past the first taste of this.

Not for Me!

By dada Girl

from charlotteville, n.y. on 6/12/2008

Cons:

Bad Flavor, Not ediable

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Keen's Traditional Unpasteurized Cheddar:

I'm a cheese lover, I threw this away.

Excellent and Unique

By HWIrish

from Hawthorn Woods, Illinois on 6/8/2008

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, With a nice Shiraz

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Keen's Traditional Unpasteurized Cheddar:

I found this to be a unique cheddar with a sharp but earthy flavor. It probably isn't to everyone's taste, but it is definitely a fave of mine.

VERY Strong

By shksprsys from US on 5/10/2008

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Cons:

Greasy, Overripe

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Keen's Traditional Unpasteurized Cheddar:

Super strong, and maybe a little overripe, but that could have just been my wedge. It was still very good, just a little too moldy. Had it with apple to offset the pungence.

ONE OF THE VERY BEST

By PIP

from HOUSTON, TX on 12/31/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Keen's Traditional Unpasteurized Cheddar:

1. FIRST ATE THIS CHEESE WITH A FRESH PEAR & AN APPLE. WONDERFUL!
2. WITH A DARK ALE, PLAIN CRACKERS AND RYE BREAD.
AGAIN IT WAS WONDERFUL.
3.A THICK PIECE OF THE CHEESE PLACED ON MY TONGUE AND ALLOWED TO DISOLVE SLOWLY !!!. IF YOU LIKE CHEDDAR, YOU WILL LOVE THIS CHEESE.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Wow!!!!! Almost perfect

By DDR from Ohio on 12/29/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Firm, Flavorful, Flavors just gel well, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Good Crackers, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Cheese Nut, Chef, Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Keen's Traditional Unpasteurized Cheddar:

I use this Cheddar for snacks with good whole grain crackers. It is very unique in flavor.
It just has that layered effect that only comes from the very best cheese.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

A "Proper" Cheddar, Indeed!

By Lord Montigue

from Northern Minnesota on 12/15/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Grassy, Rich, Sharp, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches, With A Bold Red Wine, With Artisan Salami

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Live for Food Wine

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Keen's Traditional Unpasteurized Cheddar:

I use this cheese with crackers and crusty bread. Flavor blends well with Artisan salami, and is good with a fine Bordeaux or Burgandy. I also use this in many cooking projects. A little grassier tasting than Montgomery's. A Brit would consider this a "proper" cheddar, indeed! CHEERS!!!

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

The Real Deal

By Gatorman from Wauchula, FL on 11/19/2007

Pros:

Nutty Aged Flavor

Cons:

Nothing

Best Uses:

Use on Buttered Biscuits

Describe Yourself:

Lover of Superb Foods

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Keen's Traditional Unpasteurized Cheddar:

This cheddar is great as a stand-alone. It doesn't need to to be added to anything. Tired of the bland, strerilized cheddars made of homogenized, pasturized milk? This Cheddar will wake up your taste buds.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

I will buy this product frequently

By Redness from Ann Arbor, Michigan on 11/16/2007

Pros:

Firm, Pungent, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Keen's Traditional Unpasteurized Cheddar:

Just like I remembered from England

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Very Spicy Cheddar

By Sterling from San Rafael, CA on 9/2/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich, spicy

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Keen's Traditional Unpasteurized Cheddar:

This was a very nice aged cheddar with a spicy horseraddish overtone.

Reputation Deserved

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

Pros:

Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Keen's Traditional Unpasteurized Cheddar:

It deserves the accolades - turned my steamed broccoli into a winner with a welsh rarebit sauce.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

This is definately on my top 10 list!

By Olly, the French Man from Jackson, TN on 3/7/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Salads, Snacks

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Keen's Traditional Unpasteurized Cheddar:

I was given this cheese as part of the cheese of the month club. I will definately order it again. It is nice to be able to eat excellent cheeses even though I live in this part of world. As a cheddar it was not lacking in flavor.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Delicious, mature cheddar

By Infodiva

from Nebraska on 3/6/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hor d'oevre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches, Try it with fresh fruit

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Keen's Traditional Unpasteurized Cheddar:

It simply does not get any better than this quintessential cheddar cheese. The texture was slightly crumbly, and the flavor was completely artisanal; nothing like supermarket cheddars. Highly recommended.

Great cheese!

By Gail from Endicott,NY on 3/4/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Hor d'oevre

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Keen's Traditional Unpasteurized Cheddar:

I really enjoyed this cheese! It is the best cheddar I have had. I highly recommend Keen's.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

I was very unhappy with this cheese

By Cynthia Foote from Las Vegas, NV on 2/23/2007

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Keen's Traditional Unpasteurized Cheddar:

I thought it had gone bad but then you guys sent it to me again and it was the same.

igourmet Response: This is a very earthy authentic farmhouse cheddar which surprises many in that it in no way compares to more commercial varieties.

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