Big Rock Blue
In 2008, with a background in cheesemaking and food manufacturing, Reggie Jones set out to make his own cheese in a rented space at a nearby cheesemaking facility. While developing his craft, Reggie started to look for a place to build his own creamery. Meanwhile, he named his company Central Coast Creamery and developed his first cheese; a young creamy Gouda. Over time, Central Coast has added an average of one new cheese to their collection each year, with an astonishing five cheeses now in production. Central Coast Creamery will finally be moving into their own space in Templeton, California sometime in 2012.
In 2010, the folks at Central Coast Creamery embarked on a journey to make a blue cheese. The result is Big Rock Blue with a rich, ivory-colored paste laced with brilliant teal veining and a flavor profile equally as stunning. With a light pressing the cheese maintains a curdy texture reminiscent of fudge, making it ideal for towering on a cheese plate or as a crumbly addition to your favorite salad. The Big Rock Blue is mild and approachable yet brimming with hints of fresh butter and salty bacon.
Farm / Company: Central Coast Creamery
Cheesemaker:
Proprietor: Reggie Jones
Affineur:
City, State: Paso Robles, CA
Region: West
Country: USA
Milk Type: Cow
Milk Treatment: Pasteurized
Rennet: Vegetarian
Rind: No rind
Texture: Firm
Aging: 2 - 3 months
Size(s): 5 pound wheel
