We may have missed enjoying Beehive Cheese’s diverse range of cheddars during May’s National Cheese Month but June 6th is National Cheese Day and we’re so ready. For cheese lovers across the US, National Cheese Day is a time to celebrate all things cheese and an opportunity to honor America’s talented cheesemakers. When it comes to savoring the diverse and award-winning flavors of cheese, there’s no better choice than indulging in the delectable creations offered by Beehive Cheese.
Beehive Cheese is a family brand that has gained recognition for its pioneering approach to cheese-making. They were among the first to experiment with rubbing rinds of their buttery, creamy cheddar with unique ingredients, such as rich roasted espresso, fragrant lavender, porcini mushroom dust, and Red Hatch Chile paste. This innovative technique gave birth to the “flavored cheese” category in many competitions, and Beehive Cheese has been consistently winning major accolades in the 18 years they’ve been in business.
One of their most acclaimed creations is the Barely Buzzed, a cheddar cheese rubbed with rich roasted espresso and infused with lavender. It has been honored with the title of Best Flavored Cheddar in America five times and has also received 15 other notable awards. Another notable flavor is Pour Me a Slice, a sweet and creamy cheddar infused with Basil Hayden Bourbon. We had the amazing pleasure of attending the launch of this addictive cheese. One bite and you’ll see why this delectable cheese won the Bronze Medal at the prestigious World Cheese Awards in 2021.
The Queen Bee Porcini is a hand-rubbed cheddar that boasts the earthy flavor of porcini mushrooms. It was crowned the Best American Cheese at the esteemed World Cheese Awards in 2021. Beehive Cheese’s Red Butte Hatch Chile, on the other hand (pictured below), features a tantalizing blend of chile powder, coriander, and New Mexico Red Hatch Chiles. It received the Gold Medal at the World Cheese Awards in 2021 and the Bronze Medal at the International Cheese & Dairy Awards the same year.
For those who enjoy a hint of smokiness, Beehive Cheese offers the Apple Walnut Smoked cheddar. This flavor, with its balanced smokey character, was named Best Cheddar in America by the American Cheese Society in 2019 and received the Bronze Medal at the 2022 World Cheese Awards.
Our fellow tea lovers and aficionados will swoon over Teahive (pictured below). This sweet and creamy cow’s milk cheese boasts an Earl Grey tea-rubbed rind that summers up the perfect afternoon tea experience deliciously. No surprise why it is a multi-award-winning cheese.
So this National Cheese Day, celebrate the skill and passion of American cheesemakers, by savoring the delightful and award-winning flavors offered by Beehive Cheese. Whether you prefer the boldness of espresso and lavender or the earthy richness of porcini mushrooms, Beehive Cheese has a flavor to suit every palate, making cheese lovers rejoice in the diverse world of artisanal cheeses.
