What is Beacon Fell Traditional Lancashire?
A traditional Lancashire cheese produced using the Gornall method, which combines fresh curd from two or three different production days. This process creates a loose, open-textured cheese with a soft, buttery, and slightly acidic character. Made from pasteurised cow’s milk in the Beacon Fell area of Lancashire and aged for 4–12 weeks.
Taste, aroma, and texture
Loose and open-structured, with a smooth, silky mouthfeel. Buttery and quick-melting on the palate. More pliable and less crumbly than most hard English cheeses. Pale ivory interior. Rind is thin and natural.
Lactic notes are strongly dominant: yeasty, fresh, and cleanly tangy. Earthy notes are notable. Fruity notes are present. Animal and herbal notes are faint. No smoky character.
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See your personal matchHow to enjoy it
- Crumbled into salads, soups, or savoury pies.
- Melted into toasties, omelettes, or baked potatoes.
- Served with crusty bread, apples, or pickles.
What pairs with Beacon Fell Traditional Lancashire?
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See wine pairings for Beacon Fell Traditional LancashireStory and origin
Produced in Lancashire since the 18th century. The method was standardised in the 1890s by Joseph Gornall, who refined the technique of combining curds from different days to ensure consistent quality across small farms. PDO status was granted in 1994.
Storage and serving
- Store in the fridge, wrapped or vacuum-packed.
- Air travel: suitable, especially if vacuum-packed.
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