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Amish Gorgonzola
Cambria, Wisconsin

Rich, savory and accessible with a bold, yet balanced bite. It’s a perfect match for flavor-enhancing pairings like candied walnuts, apples or a refreshing pale ale.

WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS:
Try this cheese with a bold wine, such as a Malbec or Cabernet Sauvignon. Or, for something lighter (and our beer lovers), enjoy with a refreshing pale ale.

WINESTYLES: Bold
BEERSTYLES: Crisp & Clean

About the Creamery:
This unique creamery is entirely founded, staffed, and operated by members of the local Amish community. Established in 1975 as an offshoot of Indiana’s Elkhart-LaGrange Amish settlement, the Kingston Amish community remains deeply committed to Old Order traditions. Their dedication to sustainable dairy farming and ethical land stewardship is evident in every wheel of cheese they produce. Kingston sources milk exclusively from over 85 member farms, all of which follow traditional Amish practices including hand milking, pasture grazing, and horse-drawn carriage milk collection. Learn more here.

Information & Photos © Zuercher & Co. – All Rights Reserved.

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1057
Extra Mature Scottish Cheddar
Scotland

Somerdale proudly partners with Millbrook Dairy to supply the distinctive 1057 Scottish Cheddar. Traditionally made in Scotland and aged for over 12 months, this cheddar develops deep savory notes balanced by smooth, lingering creaminess. It has a firm, crumbly texture with bold, tangy character and a sharp finish.

WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS:
Try this cheese with a Syrah/Shiraz for dark fruit and spice or an oaked Chardonnay for buttery richness that complements its sharp, nutty character. For beer, choose a Scottish Ale, whose malty sweetness balances the cheddar’s tang and saltiness.

WINESTYLES: Fruity or Rich
BEERSTYLES: Malty

Additional Notes:
Named after the year Macbeth, the last Celtic King of Scotland carelessly lost his head, 1057 celebrates Scotland’s bold heritage with an equally bold cheese.  Hand-selected by experts David Evans and Kevin Beer, only the finest cheddars made from Scottish milk are considered. Each wheel must meet exacting standards: the right firmness, a rugged, crumbly texture, and a flavor that balances full creaminess with bold, punchy character. The result is a robust, extra mature cheddar that embodies the best of Scotland (rich, distinctive and fit for a king).

Information & Photos © Zuercher & Co. and Millbrook Dairy – All Rights Reserved.

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Match Made in Heaven!

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May Beer Club: Iowa

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Bourbon Barrel-Aged Honey Bock
German-style Strong Lager
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Honey Bock, a German-inspired strong lager, gets brewed with copious amounts of honey, Vienna, Munich and caramel malt. After resting in bourbon barrels, this malty rich, nutty and toasty brew picks up notes of vanilla, oak, almonds and pipe tobacco.

ABV: 11.2% alcohol / volume
IBU: 20
Gravity: 19
Body: Medium-Heavy
Style: Lager – Strong
BeerStyles: Malty and Sweet
Awards: 2023 Silver for Lagers at Festival of Barrel-Aged Beer

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Black Bird
Black IPA
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The hoppy aromas ready the palate for an immediate bitterness. Instead, the sweet, caramelly crystal malts blitz through, followed by citrus and tropical fruit flavor from Citra, El Dorado, Idaho 7 and Cashmere hops.

ABV: 6.8% alcohol / volume
IBU: 40
Gravity: 16
Body: Medium
Style: IPA – Black / Cascadian Dark Ale
BeerStyles: Hoppy and Bitter

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New Grist Gosa Rita
Margarita-style Ale
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

All the makings of a margarita, minus the tequila. Bright lime tartness, agave, and an orange twist, plus the right amount of sea saltiness, brought together in this super refreshing ale.

ABV: 4.6% alcohol / volume
IBU: 10
Gravity: 12º Plato
Body: Light
Style: Fruit Beer – Margarita-Style Ale
BeerStyles: Sour, Tart, and Funky
Awards: 2024 Bronze Medal for Gluten-free Beer, World Beer Cup; 2024 Good Food Award for Beer, Good Food Awards; 2022 Gold Medal for gluten-free, World Beer Cup

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Bräu Buddies
Collaboration Lager
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Over 400 years of German brewing tradition meets Milwaukee’s pioneering craft beer expertise in a transatlantic partnership. A collaboration lager with Hofbräu München. Vienna and Melanoidin malts give this rustic, German-style lager a freshly toasted biscuit aroma, moderate sweetness, and a medium-light body.

ABV: 5% alcohol / volume
IBU: 16
Gravity: 12
Body: Medium-light
Style: Kellerbier / Zwickelbier
BeerStyles: Crisp and Clean

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Fruit Wagon
Mango & Passion Fruit Ale
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Easy-drinking Fruit Wagon rolls up loaded to the gate with the unique citrusy-floral flavor of passion fruit, followed by the sweet piney-melon flavor of mango. Brewed with passion fruit and mango juice.

ABV: 5% alcohol / volume
IBU: 8
Gravity: 12
Body: Light
Style: Fruit Beer
BeerStyles: Sour, Tart, and Funky

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Maibock
German-style Lager
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Pours a brilliant blonde-gold with a white fluffy head. Biscuit and honey aromas from Vienna and Munich malts blend with herbal and spicy hop notes from Mount Hood and Czech Saaz hops. Brewed to celebrate the return of Spring, this medium-bodied, blonde-gold lager boasts a robust malty-sweetness, while a mild, balanced hoppiness leads into the crisp finish. 

Pairs well with spicy food, especially Cajun. A rounded hop flavor and crisp carbonation lift the spiciness of gumbo and jambalaya, while the substantial body stands up to the richness of dishes like étouffée.

ABV: 6.8% alcohol / volume
IBU: 23
Gravity: 16º Pluto
Body: Medium
Style: Bock – Lager
BeerStyles: Malty
Awards: 2018 Gold for Bock, LA International Beer Competition; 2018 Bronze for German Style Bock, San Diego International Beer Competition; 2019 Midwest Regional Champion in Bock / Doppelbock, Summer USBTC

About Lakefront Brewing:
Lakefront Brewery has been a Milwaukee staple since 1987, when brothers Russ and Jim Klisch brewed their first batch of Riverwest Stein Amber Lager and sold it to a neighborhood tavern. From those humble beginnings, the brewery has grown significantly—producing nearly 47,000 barrels by 2017—and earning accolades from top beer competitions around the world. Today, Lakefront beers can be found in over 30 states, as well as in Canada, Ukraine, and South Korea. A pioneer in the craft beer scene, Lakefront was the first U.S. brewery to be certified organic, the first to release a government-approved gluten-free beer, and the first to craft a truly local brew made entirely with Wisconsin-grown ingredients. Learn more about the brewery here or follow them on Untappd.

Information & Photos © Lakefront Brewery – All Rights Reserved.

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June Cheese Club: Iowa

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Cheese ClubArtequeso-cheeseArtequeso Manchego Artesano D.O.P. Semi-Curado La Mancha, Spain

Made in the heart of Spain’s La Mancha region, Artequeso’s Manchego cheese is a taste of tradition. Crafted on the La Prudenciana Estate using milk from their herd of 1,000 Manchego sheep, this cheese has arrived to the US with great accolades, it was even featured on Mario Batali’s “Spain…On the Road Again” show. Aged for 4 months, it boasts a mild yet flavorful taste with a soft, stretchy texture. WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS: As they say, what grows together, goes together! Enjoy this Spanish cheese with any of our June Wine Club wines from Spain. It will also pair nicely with an unoaked Chardonnay. If you prefer red, pair with a good Tempranillo, Malbec or Chianti. For our beer lovers, we have two different recommendations to pair with this delicious cheese: Ciders or Malty beers… choose your own adventure! WINESTYLES: Rich, Bold or Mellow BEERSTYLES: Sour, Tart & Funky or Malty & Sweet PRODUCTION: This unparalleled raw milk Manchego is exclusively produced using sheep’s milk collected from local herds. Once the milk is collected, Artequeso Manchego cheese is produced following only the strictest of artisan traditions, during which cheesemaker Alfonso Alvarez and his staff keep absolute control over each step of the cheesemaking process; this includes curd cutting, whey drainage, salting, and finally drying. Once the process is complete, each wheel is carefully tended to during the affinage process, with particular attention to controlled temperature and humidity levels. ABOUT ARTEQUESO: Artequeso is a family-run business dedicated to producing high-quality cheese in La Mancha, Spain. Utilizing traditional methods and the finest Manchega sheep’s milk, they have crafted a reputation for excellence. Their products reflect a commitment to authenticity, heritage, and environmental sustainability, embodying the rich culinary tradition of the region. Artequeso’s cheeses are celebrated for their distinct flavors and textures, achieved through meticulous care in every step of the cheesemaking process. For more details, click here. Information and Photo © Zuercher & Co. and Artequeso- All Rights Reserved.

hooks-5-year-cheddarHook’s Cheese Company Inc. Five-Year Aged Cheddar Mineral Point, Wisconsin

Made with pasteurized cow’s milk, featuring a vegetarian rennet, Hook’s Five-Year Aged Cheddar Cheese is a customer favorite. It is sharp, acidic, and a perfect accompaniment to any cheese board. It is made in five-pound blocks, which allows the cheese to develop rich, complex flavors over time. In some years, delicate proteins form crunchy pockets of caramelized goodness. FOOD PAIRING: Make a yummy cheese and charcuterie board with dried fruits, bitter chocolate, quince paste, olives, pate, cornichon pickles, grained mustard, peppadew peppers, marinated artichoke hearts, assorted salami, and prosciutto. WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRING: When pairing this cheese with white wines, reach for a Riesling, Chardonnay or anything with bubbles. For a red wine, grab a Syrah or Pinot Noir. For our beer lovers out there, enjoy with a Saison, Cider or Belgian Ale; and if you want to get really fancy with it, pair this cheese with your favorite Bourbon! WINESTYLES: Rich or Bold BEERSTYLES: Fruity & Spicy or Crisp & Clean
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© Photo by Hook’s Cheese Company, Inc.

ABOUT HOOK’S CHEESE COMPANY: In 1970 Tony Hook began apprenticing at a small cheese factory in Barneveld and got his cheesemakers license in 1972. In 1976, college sweethearts, Tony and Julie, formed Hook’s Cheese Company. At that time they only produced Cheddar and some Swiss. Since then, they have not only grown into a much larger factory, they have also expanded their lines of cheese. This duo continues to produce award winning cheeses including Colby, Monterey Jack, Maple Jack, Muenster, Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Parmesan, Swiss, Havarti, Gouda, Blue Cheese and many others. Information and photo © Zuercher & Co., Fromagination and Hook’s Cheese Company- All Rights Reserved.

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If you enjoy pairing cheese with wine, this is your club!  Each month you’ll discover specialty and artisan cheeses to pair with your Wine Club. Monthly cheese selections are chosen by your local WineStyles participating location. It’s the perfect opportunity to Taste, Learn and Enjoy® amazing artisan cheese every month! Only $19.99/month and your wine won’t be lonely!  Click to learn more >

July Cheese Club: Iowa

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Cheese ClubCarr-Valley-Cranberry-Chipotle-CheddarCarr Valley Cranberry Chipotle Cheddar La Valle, Wisconsin

Made from pasteurized cow’s milk, this white cheddar has cranberries and chipotle peppers added, which contributes to the subtle heat and a very warm finish. Acclaims: Gold 2023 Los Angeles Int. Dairy Competition; Gold 2022 Los Angeles Int. Dairy Competition; 2nd Place 2017 US Championship Cheese Contest. WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS: Pair this cheese with a Shiraz from South Africa (or even a sparkling Shiraz). For beer, reach for a lager. WINESTYLES: Mellow BEERSTYLES: Crisp & Clean CARR VALLEY CHEESE: Owned and operated by the Cook family, Carr Valley Cheese Company is over 100 years old. Nestled amongst the rolling hills and lush pastures of central Wisconsin, they remain one of Wisconsin’s traditional cheese plants, famous for making cheese the old-fashioned way! Information © Carr Valley Cheese. – All Rights Reserved. Information © Zuercher & Co. – All Rights Reserved.

neals-yard-montgomerys-cheddarNeal’s Yard Dairy Montgomery’s Cheddar Somerset, England

Since 1911, Montgomery’s Cheddar has been handmade at Manor Farm with milk from the 200 Friesian cows that roam their 1200 acre farm and produced within twenty miles of the town of Cheddar. Montgomery’s Cheddar is dry and flakey with deep, rich, fruity and savory flavors with an incredibly long finish. WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS: Pair with a red wine, such as a Pinot Noir, Malbec or Cabernet Sauvignon. For beer, pair with an IPA or an English Cider. WINESTYLES: Bold BEERSTYLES: Hoppy & Bitter MONTGOMERY’S CHEESE: For over three generations, the Montgomery family has been farming in North and South Cadbury in Somerset since Jamie Montgomery’s grandfather purchased the farm in 1911.  Elizabeth Montgomery took over in the 1960s, ensuring the high quality standards continued and nurtured the recipe for 30 years. When Jamie inherited the role of cheese master of the family, he commited every aspect of production to his cheese, from the quality of the grass his cows graze on to the taste and texture of the final product.  Learn more > Information © Montgomery Cheese – All Rights Reserved. Information © Zuercher & Co. – All Rights Reserved.

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November Beer Club: Iowa

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Red Velvet Cake Stout
Waunakee, Wisconsin

Pastry stout made with cocoa nibs, coconut, beet juice for color, natural and artificial flavors.

ABV: 11.7% alcohol / volume
Style: Imperial Stout / Double Pastry
Beer Style at WineStyles: Dark and Roasty

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Collaboration with Great Notion
Mochi Mango Cream Sour
Waunakee, Wisconsin

Gluten free sour with passionfruit, mango and vanilla soft serve.

ABV: 6% alcohol / volume
Style: Gluten Free Sour
Beer Style at WineStyles: Sour, Tart & Funky

ABOUT UNTITLED ART:
Untitled Art collaborates with different artists, friends, and breweries all around the world to produce drink concepts and styles that showcase their diverse work. From Sparkling Water to Craft Beer, every can or bottle is wrapped in artwork specifically made for that drink to create something you will love. Check them out on Untappd, or learn more about their company here.

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Reaper Imperial Double IPA
Cambridge, Maryland

Imperial Double Indian Pale Ale with Amarillo and Azacca hops.

ABV: 8.3% alcohol / volume
Style: Double IPA
Beer Style at WineStyles: Hoppy and Bitter

ABOUT THE RAR BREWING:
Located on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, RAR Brewing was founded in 2013 by a couple of local boys brewing local beers. The team built their brewery in an 80-year-old former pool hall and bowling alley producing 10 barrels of brews at a time all while maintaining the history of the building. Check them out on Untappd, or learn more about their company here.

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Punkin π Imperial Ale
Bloomington, Illinois

Who doesn’t love Pumpkin Pie? Well, most people that do, do enjoy it with whipped cream, which is the flavor experience Lil Beaver Brewing attempted to create with this brew. Only available once a year, don’t miss it!

ABV: 8.9% alcohol / volume
Style: Imperial Ale
Beer Style at WineStyles: Malty and Sweet

ABOUT THE LIL BEAVER BREWING:
Years ago there was a young, eager Lil Beaver who enjoyed beer, but grew tired of the commercial offerings in his neck of the woods. After awhile, Chad Bevers (aka the Lil Beaver), decided it was time to hone in on his own beer making skills and start his own craft brewery – which opened in 2017. Check them out on Untappd, or learn more about their company here.

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January Beer Club: Iowa

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Mister Falcon
Hazy IPA
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Made in collaboration with Barrel Theory Brewing, who are well-known for making hazy IPAs, Mister Falcon is DDH Hazy IPA with Strata, Citra and Simcoe Cryo hops. A nice balance of fruity and dank, sweet but not overbearing, low bitterness.

BeerStyles: Hoppy & Bitter
Style: Hazy IPA
ABV: 7.3% alcohol / volume

ABOUT FAIR STATE BREWING COOPERATIVE:
Fair State Brewing Cooperative started on the rugby pitch, where founders Evan Sallee, Niko Tonks, and Matt Hauck first met while playing for rival teams. Later, they formed a friendship and took their love of home-brewing to a greater goal of founding a brewery. The friends believed there was too large of a gap between home-brewer and owning a brewery, and thus decided to build a co-op model to allow consumers to be more involved in operations. On September of 2014, First State Co-Op became the first cooperatively-owned brewery in Minnesota and the third in the country. Learn more about the brewery here, and follow them on Untappd. 

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Power Hour
Hazy DIPA
Tallahassee, Florida

Power Hour is a Hazy Double IPA brewed in collaboration with Southern Wells Brewing Co. Ölōgy wanted to work with a new experimental curo hop blend along with “M” blend, named for its mango and tropical aroma and palate. Ölōgy blended this with Citra and a small amount of Sabro to give this IPA a huge flavor of tropical fruits and citrus.

BeerStyles: Hoppy & Bitter
Style: Hazy Double IPA
ABV: 8% alcohol / volume

ABOUT ÖLŌGY BREWING CO.:
Ölōgy Brewing Co. is a Micro Brewery located in the Midtown and Eastside areas of Tallahassee, Florida. They are taproom focused to keep a variety of unique and different beers on tap. Follow them on Untappd here.

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Multiple Infinities Peanut Butter
Stout
Saratoga Springs, New York

Luscious milk chocolate oatmeal Stout aged on freshly roasted cacao nibs, then finished to taste with peanut butter. This creamy Stout is a decadent treat with a galaxy of flavor.

BeerStyles: Dark & Roasty
Style: Stout
ABV: 9% alcohol / volume

ABOUT ARTISANAL BREW WORKS:
Artisanal Brew Works is an artisanal style beer microbrewery located in Saratoga Springs, New York, owned and operated by High School Teachers, Kurt Borchardt and Colin Quinn. Their goal is to produce a selection of beers that appeal to different segments of the market, while also creating for the most discerning craft beer enthusiasts. Learn more about the brewery here, and follow them on Untappd. 

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Mixing with Barrel Theory
Imperial Tiki Sour Ale
Madison, Wisconsin

Zombie cocktail inspired Imperial Tiki Sour Ale.  Brewed with passionfruit and orange juice mixed with a tincture of almonds and a special blend of spices, sweetened by pomegranate, balanced by acidity and bitterness from Calamansi lime.  Brewed in collaboration with Barrel Theory Brewing Company in St. Paul, Minnesota.

BeerStyles: Sour, Tart & Funky
Style: Imperial Tiki Sour Ale
ABV: 10% alcohol / volume

ABOUT HUMBLE FORAGER:
Located just outside of Madison, Wisconsin, Humble Forager Brewery is a distribution brewery created by their head brewer, Austin Jevne. Their mission is to produce thoughtfully crafted specialty beers developed for any adventure. They use high quality ingredients inspired from different parts of the world. Learn more about the brewery here, and follow them on Untappd.

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November Beer Club: Iowa

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S’mores Stout
Waunakee, Wisconsin

The S’mores Stout is a pastry stout with vanilla extract, dark chocolate flavor, milk sugar, with flavors of toasted marshmallow and pie crust. This isn’t your typical campfire s’mores, this one packs a punch.  It finishes with a creamy chocolate and slightly sweet alcohol. 

BeerStyles: Dark & Roasty
Style: Stout – Double Pastry
ABV: 8% alcohol / volume
Artwork by Heather Hailstones

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Barrel Aged Exhausted Parent Stout
Waunakee, Wisconsin

Barrel Aged Imperial Stout with Espresso Beans, Cacao Nibs, and Milk Sugar. 

BeerStyles: Dark & Roasty
Style: Imperial Stout
ABV: 13.7% alcohol / volume
Artwork by Noelle Miller

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Double Blueberry Sour
Waunakee, Wisconsin

Berliner Weisse Style Ale with blueberry flavor. Pours a perfect blue and purple color. The amount of blueberry, body and carbonization is spot on.

BeerStyles: Sour
Style: Sour – Fruited Berliner Weisse
ABV: 6% alcohol / volume
Artwork by Stephenie Hamen

ABOUT THE BREWERY:
Untitled Art collaborates with different artists, friends, and breweries all around the world to produce drink concepts and styles that showcase their diverse work. From Sparkling Water to Craft Beer, every can or bottle is wrapped in artwork specifically made for that drink to create something you will love. Learn more about their story here.

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September Beer Club: Iowa

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Hazelnut Stout
Waunakee, Wisconsin

Imperial Stout brewed with cacao nibs, hazelnut and milk sugar. Dark brown with hazelnut aroma, with hint of bakers chocolate and vanilla notes. Thick, creamy mouthfeel. Smooth and sweet stout.

BeerStyles: Dark & Roasty
Style: Stout – Imperial / Double Milk
ABV: 10.7% alcohol / volume
Collaboration with Mikerphone Brewing

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Barrel Aged Hazelnut Imperial Stout
Waunakee, Wisconsin

Barrel Aged Imperial Stout brewed with cacao nibs, hazelnut and milk sugar. Pours dark brown, nose is pure hazelnut with hints of sweet barrel notes, bourbon, oak and coconut. Hazelnut is sharpest flavor. Full-body mouthfeel, heavy and sticky, think of Nutella. 

BeerStyles: Dark & Roasty
Style: Stout – Imperial / Double Milk
ABV: 13% alcohol / volume
Collaboration with Mikerphone Brewing | Artwork by Eric Thomas Wolever

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Black & Blue Chocolate Chip Pancake Stout
Waunakee, Wisconsin

Imperial Stout with blackberry and blueberry puree, cacao nibs, maple syrup and milk sugar. Nice carbonation, thick, creamy tan head. Medium-body, with slight/dry finish, very nice sipper.

BeerStyles: Dark & Roasty
Style: Stout – Imperial / Pastry
ABV: 9% alcohol / volume
Artwork by Raeyn Smith

ABOUT THE BREWERY:
Untitled Art collaborates with different artists, friends, and breweries all around the world to produce drink concepts and styles that showcase their diverse work. From Sparkling Water to Craft Beer, every can or bottle is wrapped in artwork specifically made for that drink to create something you will love. Learn more about their story here.

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June Beer Club: Iowa

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Overcoming
Florida, United States

Smoothie style fruited sour with blackberry and raspberry puree and a bunch of ooey gooey marshmallow for good measure. It is recommended to keep this beer refrigerated until ready to drink.

BeerStyles: Sour, Tart & Funky
Style: Sour
ABV: 6.2% alcohol / volume

Company Values is a sister company to Corporate Ladder Brewing company located in Palmetto, Florida. It’s a nationally distributed Micro-brewery, specializing in a wide array of innovative beers. Follow Overcoming on Untappd or Company Values Beer here.

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Stargazing
Wisconsin, United States

Brewed in collaboration with their forever friends from Eight State Brewery in Greenville, South Carolina. This pastry stout is packed full of toasted coconut, roasted hazelnuts, Madagascar vanilla beans and toffee.

BeerStyles: Dark & Roasty
Style: Stout
ABV: 13% alcohol / volume

Located just outside of Madison, Wisconsin, Humble Forager Brewery is a distribution brewery created by their head brewer, Austin Jevne. Their mission is to produce thoughtfully crafted specialty beers developed for any adventure. They use high quality ingredients inspired from different parts of the world. Learn more about the brewery here and follow them on Untappd.

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Trail Mix Stout
Wisconsin, United States

Brewed in collaboration with Humble Forager. This stout is tastes exactly how it sounds. Brewed with cocoa nibs, coconut flakes, apricot puree, peanut butter powder, and milk sugar.

BeerStyles: Dark & Roasty
Style: Stout
ABV: 10% alcohol / volume
LABEL ARTIST: Stephenie Hamen

Untitled Art collaborates with different artists, friends, and breweries all around the world to produce drink concepts and styles that showcase their diverse work. From Sparkling Water to Craft Beer, every can or bottle is wrapped in artwork specifically made for that drink to create something you will love. Learn more about their company here.

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February Cheese Club: Iowa

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Cheese ClubHook’s Cheese Company, Inc. 10 Year Cheddar Wisconsin, USA

Hook's 10 Year CheddarThis 10 year cheddar won 1st place at the 2006 American Cheese Society Show, the only 10 year cheddar to get a 1st place in this, or any competition. It has more calcium crystals than Hook’s 7 year cheddar. It has a full, rich cheddar flavor with a smooth finish. The 10 year cheddar has calcium lactate crystals. These have the texture of salt but have no flavor. More crystals develop as the cheddars get older. The 10 year has a rich, kind of creamy, slightly acidic but more of a fruity note to it. FOOD PAIRING: Make a yummy cheese and charcuterie board with dried fruits, quince paste, olives, pate, cornichon pickles, grained mustard, peppadew peppers, marinated artichoke hearts, assorted salami and prosciutto. WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRING: When pairing wine with this cheese, reach for a big, bold Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, or Merlot; for beer, look for something a Cider or something malty and sweet, such as a Scotch Ale or an Oatmeal Stout. WINESTYLES: Bold BEERSTYLES: Malty & Sweet

Hook’s Cheese Company, Inc. Triple Play Extra Innings Wisconsin, USA

Hook's Extra InningsA fantastic blend of three types of milk – cow, sheep, and goat.  Flavor notes that come through – Baby Swiss, Havarti and Gouda. Aged over a year.  At this point the Gouda flavor has become more prevalent and crystals have started to form. FOOD PAIRING: Dried apricots, dried cherries, sliced apples and pears; as well as flatbread, sesame breadsticks, olive tapenade, and shelled pistachios. WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRING: When pairing wine with this cheese, reach for a Zinfandel; for beer, look for something Hoppy and Bitter such as an IPA. WINESTYLES: Bold BEERSTYLES: Hoppy & Bitter
Hook's Cheese Company

© Photo by Hook’s Cheese Company, Inc.

ABOUT HOOK’S CHEESE COMPANY: In 1970 Tony Hook began apprenticing at a small cheese factory in Barneveld and got his cheesemakers license in 1972. In 1976, college sweethearts, Tony and Julie, formed Hook’s Cheese Company. At that time they only produced Cheddar and some Swiss. Since then, they have not only grown into a much larger factory, they have also expanded their lines of cheese. This duo continues to produce award winning cheeses including Colby, Monterey Jack, Maple Jack, Muenster, Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Parmesan, Swiss, Havarti, Gouda, Blue Cheese and many others. To learn more about the Hook’s family and the cheeses they produce, click here.
WineStyles of West Des Moines is excited to announce they have got their hands on a small amount of Hook’s Cheese Company’s special 15 Year Cheddar! While this is not featured in this month’s Cheese Club, we promise you don’t want to miss this. Ask how you can pick up this very special, limited cheese at your local wine store!

Monthly Cheese Club

Don’t let your Wine Club go home alone! Join our Cheese Club and bring home a match made in heaven!

If you enjoy pairing cheese with wine, this is your club!  Each month you’ll discover specialty and artisan cheeses to pair with your Wine Club. Monthly cheese selections are chosen by your local WineStyles participating location. It’s the perfect opportunity to Taste, Learn and Enjoy® amazing artisan cheese every month! Only $19.99/month and your wine won’t be lonely!  Click to learn more >