BEECHER'S RESERVE CHEDDAR (BEE-chers ree-surv CHED-er)
Description: SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - An aged cheddar, Beecher's is smooth, grassy and slightly sweet. Hailing from Pike's Place Market, this clothbound "truckle" (referring to the elongated drum shape) is a prime example of domestic cheese, winning Best of Show in 2007 at the ACS competition. Pair with country-style pate, crusty bread and ale.
