Humboldt Fog®
Soft-Ripened Goat Milk Cheese from Humboldt County California
The Original American Original®. Conceived in a dream (yes, really!) by founder Mary Keehn, this masterpiece paved the way for soft-ripened goat cheese in America. Each handcrafted wheel features a distinctive ribbon of edible vegetable ash. You'll enjoy buttermilk and fresh cream, complemented with floral notes, herbaceous overtones, and a clean citrus finish. As Humboldt Fog matures, the creamline develops and the flavor intensifies.
Perfect Pairings
Drizzle It
Drizzle with honey and serve with prosciutto, tart apple and Marcona almonds.
Perfect Pairings
Crumble It
Crumble it over salad for a fabulous treat.
Young Humboldt Fog
Beer
Pairings
IPAs, Porters, Wheats
Ripe Humboldt Fog
Beer
Pairings
Pale Ale
Mature Humboldt Fog
Beer
Pairings
IPAs, Stout
Young Humboldt Fog
Wine
Pairings
Demi-Sec Sparkling Wine, Sauvignon Blanc
Ripe Humboldt Fog
Wine
Pairings
Pinot Grigio, Rosé, Sweet Sherry, Vouvray
Mature Humboldt Fog
Wine
Pairings
Pinot Noir, Zinfandel
Don't just take our word for it
Awards & Recognition
First Place
- Best of California, California State Fair 2019, 2023
- Gold, International Cheese and Dairy Awards 2019, 2021
- American Cheese Society 1998, 2002, 2005, 2019
- Gold, World Cheese Awards 2014, 2018
- Best of Class, US Championship Cheese Contest 2017
- Gold, London International Cheese Competition 2004
- Best Cheese & Dairy Product, IFFCS (New York) 2002
Second Place
- International Cheese & Dairy Awards 2023
- American Cheese Society 2015, 2016, 2018
- California State Fair 2018
- World Cheese Awards 2016
Third Place
- Third Place, American Cheese Society 2023
- Bronze, International Cheese and Dairy Awards 2022
- World Championship Cheese Contest 2018, 2022
- Top 100 Designs Worldwide, Metropolitan Home Magazine 2003
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- How should I store my Humboldt Fog?
To optimize the quality of Humboldt Fog, keep cheese cold (32°–40°F) and wrapped in waxed paper. Re-wrapping soft-ripened cheese in wax or parchment paper will allow the cheese to breathe as it continues to ripen.
Remove Humboldt Fog from the refrigerator at least one hour before serving.
Humboldt Fog has a microbial (non-animal) rennet type and an optimal shelf life of 98 days uncut for our 5 lb wheel and 84 days uncut for our 1 lb wheel.
- What does “cut and wrap” mean?
Because many of our cheeses are produced in large wheels, retailers cut and wrap the cheeses into smaller wedges. You’ll find our soft-ripened cheeses and aged cheeses sold this way, but if you’re searching for a whole wheel, ask your cheesemonger — they can usually order one for you!
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Pasteurized cultured goat milk, salt, enzymes, vegetable ash.
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Serving Size 1 oz (28 g)
Calories 80
% Daily Value
Total Fat 7g
9%
Saturated Fat 4.5g
23%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg
10%
Sodium 180mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 5g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 26mg
2%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 33mg
0%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.
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