About Beemster
Beemster is a prestigious Dutch cheese brand from the historic Beemster Polder in North Holland, a UNESCO World Heritage Site reclaimed from the sea in 1612. This remarkable land, four metres below sea level, was made fertile through windmill-powered water extraction, creating ideal conditions for dairy farming that quickly gained renown for producing exceptionally high-quality milk. In 1901, farmers from the polder villages formed a cooperative (CONO) to develop and perfect their cheesemaking methods, establishing a tradition that continues today with approximately 475 small, sustainable family farms. Built on this rich heritage of over 115 years, Beemster's master cheesemakers use traditional, time-tested recipes to handcraft premium Dutch Gouda from the rich, creamy milk of Beemster cows, with each wheel carefully hand-stirred and aged in precisely controlled temperatures and humidities. The exceptional quality of Beemster cheese earned the ultimate recognition in 2001 when the Queen of the Netherlands awarded the title 'By Appointment to the Court of the Netherlands'. This Royal Warrant confirms what cheese lovers worldwide have discovered: Beemster produces some of the finest aged Gouda available, following traditions dating back over 800 years in the Netherlands. Available at UK supermarkets including Tesco, Beemster Classic Gouda brings authentic Dutch cheesemaking heritage to British cheese boards. Whether enjoyed on its own, with crusty bread, or paired with wine, this award-winning cheese delivers the complex, nutty, caramel notes that make aged Gouda one of the world's most sought-after cheeses.
