Our Cheese
Master cheesemakers are crafting our cheese from the legendary Guernsey milk that comes exclusively from the Hoard’s Dairyman Farm. Experience the art of cheese in its finest form. Once discovered, never forgotten.
BELAIRE:
Port Salut-style cheese
Our Belaire, Port Salut-style variety is an exquisite, mild, and classic cheese that’s easy to eat and will quickly become one of your favorites. Its creamy, subtle flavor and soft texture make it an ideal cheese for formal occasions or a Sunday afternoon on the patio.
Belaire’s welcoming pale yellow interior is highlighted with a distinctive bright orange rind. Slice and enjoy on its own, with a cracker, or with fruit. Pair with a white wine for an extraordinary experience.
Trappist monks in the French coastal province of Brittany created the original Port Salut variety in the early 19th century.
Keeps well when securely wrapped and refrigerated.
ST. SAVIOUR:
camembert-style cheese
Named for a small parish on the Isle of Guernsey, our St. Saviour Camembert-style cheese delivers a rich, buttery flavor from a soft, creamy core inside a brilliant rind. Both the core and the rind should be served together for the true St. Saviour experience.
St. Saviour’s versatility will quickly reveal itself. Your favorite baguette or crackers will be transformed. Have some preserves or honey nearby, too. St. Saviour always goes great with apples, pears, and nuts and can take any salad to an entirely new level. Paired with a light red wine, your St. Saviour experience will be one to remember.
Camembert cheese first appeared in Normandy, France in the late 18th century.
Best served at room temperature.
SARK:
triple cream butterkase cheese
Creamy, buttery, mild, and versatile are words that quickly come to mind when describing our Sark butterkäse cheese. Named for the English channel island of Sark, this golden delight has as its origin the alpine region of Germany and Switzerland, but it knows no borders today.
Our rich Guernsey milk gives this mild cheese a near decadent melt-in-your-mouth creaminess. Did we say versatile? This cheese will improve just about anything it touches, from soups, omelets, pastas and steamed vegetables, to sauces and sandwiches, to your next charcuterie board. Some old-world cooks even add it to their strudel. As Sark gets older, it’s able to be spread when it reaches room temperature, opening up another world of possibilities.
Try slicing and serve with prosciutto and olives on sourdough with grapes, plums or melon on the side. A Chardonnay or Riesling will pair well, too, but it’s just as comfortable with your favorite lager or even a spot of brandy.
GOVERNOR’S SELECT:
limited edition sharp cheddar cheese
Is there a cheese more universally known and loved than cheddar? Probably not, but some cheddars excel in flavor, texture, and creaminess more than others. Our naturally golden and exceptionally creamy aged Governor’s Select cheddar highlights the special qualities of our farm’s Guernsey milk.
Try it, and you might not approach cheddar cheese the same way again.
Worthy of carrying our Governor’s Select seal, this cheddar honors our founder and former Governor of Wisconsin, W.D. Hoard. The Governor, as he was affectionately called, established the Hoard’s Dairyman Farm in 1899. Today, descendants of his original Guernsey herd help us bring you this remarkable cheese.
Every slice you’ll enjoy of this Governor’s Select cheddar reflects the vision and spirit of W.D. Hoard.
GOUDA:
This very special Gouda cheese will be a welcome addition to your next charcuterie platter. You’ll also find it melts beautifully, opening up endless possibilities for dining and entertaining.
Very few wines will miss the mark when paired with our Gouda, but try a Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, or even your favorite champagne to start. For beer, an ale is a sure bet. Try serving on a cracker with a small wedge of pear or apple, or slice a baguette and melt your Gouda over thinly sliced tomatoes and top with a sliver of capicola or Canadian bacon to experience a little piece of cheese heaven on earth.
Gouda was developed centuries ago in the southern region of the Netherlands and is known for its solid texture and complex character. Young Gouda starts out with an aromatic and sweet, caramel-like flavor that becomes more savory and nutty with age.
Awards
2022
Governor’s Select Cheddar – 1st Place Cheddar aged through 12 months: American Cheese Society, Portland, Ore.
Governor’s Select Cheddar – 1st Place Cheddar aged through 12 months: Green County Fair, Monroe, Wis.
St. Saviour – 1st Place Open Class Semi-soft Cheese: Green County Fair, Monroe, Wis.
St. Saviour – Silver Medal USA Soft/Semi-soft Cheese: International Cheese and Dairy Awards, Stafford, England
Governor’s Select Cheddar – Bronze Medal USA, Mature Cheddar: International Cheese and Dairy Awards, Stafford, England
Belaire – Silver Medal Open Class - Semi-soft Cheese: World Championship Cheese Contest, Madison, Wis.
St. Saviour – Bronze Medal Camembert: World Cheese Awards, Oviedo, Spain
2021
Sark – 1st Place Open Class - Semi-soft Cheese: World Dairy Expo Championship Contest, Madison, Wis.
Belaire – 1st Place Open Class Semi Soft Cheese: Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Product Contest, Milwaukee, Wis.
Gouda – 1st Place Gouda and Edam Cheese: Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Product Contest, Milwaukee, Wis.
2020
St. Saviour – 4th Place Ripened Soft Cheese: World Championship Cheese Contest, Madison, Wis.
2019
Belaire – Gold Medal Open Class Cheese: Green County Fair, Monroe, Wis.