Barkham Blue – Guernsey Milk Cheese

Description

Barkham Blue is a semi-soft blue cheese made by Village Maid Dairy using our own Guernsey cow’s milk. The rind develops naturally, creating a delicate balance of earthy notes on the rind. As the cheese matures, the buttery paste beneath the rind softens, resulting in a smooth, creamy mouthfeel. The blue veining brings a measured sharpness that doesn’t overwhelm the cheese, allowing a buttery sweetness to shine through.

As a single herd, the milk from our Guernsey cows truly reflects the seasonal changes on the farm. By using a lower, slower pasteurisation process and by not homogenising, our milk and dairy products maintain a full-fat creaminess and rich flavour profile.

Guernsey milk is distinct, not only for its golden hue and sweet, wholesome flavour, but also for its nutritional value. It boasts significantly more protein, vitamin A, D, and calcium than regular milk. Whereas most cow’s milk today contains both A1 and A2 proteins, Guernsey milk contains only the A2 protein. A2 is known to be much easier to digest – many people who generally cannot tolerate cow’s milk may find Guernsey milk and cream suitable.