Product Reviews and Ratings - Holland - Beemster Vlaskaas from igourmet

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(based on 13 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Holland

The geographical region encompassing the former country of Flanders contains two Belgian provinces, present-day Nord (France), and the southern part of Zeeland (Holland) known as Zeeuws-Vlaanderen ("Sealandic Flanders"). This area is very well known for flax, a useful flowering plant that grows wild throughout Europe, but is especially abundant in Flanders. Famous throughout history, flax was used by the ancient Egyptian and Roman civilizations to make paper and linen. Today it is still used to make linseed oil and printing ink.

The recipe for this cheese from Zeeuws-Vlaanderen dates back many centuries. Its name means "Flax Cheese", owing not to an ingredient but to the plant that dominates the local countryside. Still made in an old-fashioned manner, in the Middle Ages it was quite popular and always served at the annual oogstfeest (Flemish harvest festival). Similar to Gouda but richer, creamier and deeper yellow in color, Vlaskaas' purple rind distinguishes it from all other cheeses.

Gold medal winner at the 2004 World Championship Cheese Contest.

Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 8 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 Beemster Vlaskaas

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.6 stars

(based on 13 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Creamy(4), Firm(6), Flavorful(12), Nutty(3), Rich(9)

Best Uses:

After dinner(9), Hors d'oeuvre(10)

Describe Yourself:

Chef(4), Foodie(4), Frequent diner(6), Health conscious(3), Simple tastes(4)

I would buy this product again

By Julie from Minnesota on 5/2/2010

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Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Ate it for a snack, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Love good cuisine, Love good food, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Beemster Vlaskaas:

[...].The pieces we tried in Amsterdam, the wax peeled off very easily. The product we received, the wax does not peel off easily. This leaves 1/8 inch piece not eatable. Is this normal??

very good and flovorful good with fruit

By Mia from Temple TX on 4/4/2010

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Pros:

Buttery, Delicious, Firm, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich

Cons:

Salty

Best Uses:

After Dinner, anytime, Gifts, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Enjoy good cheese, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Beemster Vlaskaas:

best eaten at room temperature use the cheese as a snack or with hard rolls and fruit

new product

By papi from Acwiorth GA on 2/4/2010

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Pros:

Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Beemster Vlaskaas:

interesting not sensational

One of my favorites

By elizread

from New Castle, PA on 4/14/2009

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Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Beemster Vlaskaas:

This is the perfect snack cheese, and I love it with the mini toasts.

A new found treasure!

By Joanna the Self Proclaimed Food Critic

from Alabama via California on 3/3/2009

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Pros:

Complex, Flavorful, Smooth, Unexpected texture

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, WITH A GLASS OF RED WINE

Describe Yourself:

Cheese Lover, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Beemster Vlaskaas:

The taste and texture of this cheese is different from any other and very unique. There is an unexpected "crunch" due to what I believe is salt crystals in the cheese. I have read that it is NOT flaxseed as one would assume believe that is is associated with the flax harvest season.

A winner!

By MntMom from Colorado on 12/15/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Beemster Vlaskaas:

Everyone in my family loved this cheese when they first tried it. It contains nice little crunchy bits
which add interest to the texture....wonderful on crackers....it will make a repeat appearance in our household.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Excellent snacking cheese

By susan

from san diego on 12/10/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Nutty

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Beemster Vlaskaas:

I experimented with this as an hors d'oeuvre for Thanksgiving dinner, and it was a big hit. Although it's not a strong flavor, there's definitely something there, and it stood up well to different kinds of crackers. It's also pretty tasty on its own. Of all the different cheeses I put out it was the first one gone. Will definitely get this again!

[0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Great tasting cheese!

By krisb from Danville, PA on 8/1/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Beemster Vlaskaas:

Served at a wine tasting party....the consensus was it was a nice tasting cheese!

I would buy this cheese over and over

By Mia from Temple TX on 6/21/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth, THE Best

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Any time, Hors d'oeuvre, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Cheese Lover, Chef, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Beemster Vlaskaas:

Room temperature
taste good any time of the day just enough flavor to eat by itself or with crackers or crusted rolls and butter with a glass of Carbernet or Merlot

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Very delicious cheese, will buy it again

By MIA from Texas on 9/17/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth, Suberb

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Any time, Hors d'oeuvre, Snack

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Beemster Vlaskaas:

We enjoy cheeses very much and are very happy you have them available for us to buy

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Awesome cheese!

By KrisC from Reading, PA on 6/9/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Pungent, Smooth

Best Uses:

With Beer

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Beemster Vlaskaas:

This cheese is a pleasant surprise. It is a bit stinky but very smooth and enjoyable.

Very tasty semi-creamy party cheese

By Flemish Kaas-Lover

from Rome, GA on 5/21/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

flemish kaas-lover, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Beemster Vlaskaas:

Excellent on toast, for a party, as a French style dessert, just to nibble on with crackers.

so glad you have this would buy it again

By Mia from Temple,TX on 5/8/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich, Wonderful

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

After Dinner, anytime, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Enjoy good food, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Beemster Vlaskaas:

This is one of the very fine cheeses you have for sale, I am very happy with this product and I gave some as gifts and my family and friends enjoyed it also. I have a friend that always ask me that I order for hr too

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