Sagan
Each wheel is made by hand, and every wedge is cut and packed by hand — so listed weights are approximate, and your actual weight may vary slightly.
A rustic tomme with a beautifully patterned natural rind.
Flavor & Pairings
The flavor is earthy, grassy and slightly tangy with a creamy mouthfeel. This cheese pairs well with white wines, ciders, fresh strawberries, honey, sourdough bread, and pickles.
The Rind
The eye-catching (and edible!) rind is reminiscent of woven-reed cheese forms that were once common in cheesemaking. It can contain a variety of colors from the natural molds and bacteria present in the cheese cave: brown, gray, black, blue, white, and pink among others.
The Paste
The paste of Sagan is a medium firmness with color varying from white to golden. The color variation is dictated by whether the cows were on fresh pastures rich in beta-carotene in the summer months or dried hay in the winter months. A small number of mechanical/gas holes will be seen.
Behind the Name
The astronomer and science writer Carl Sagan first inspired Liz’s love of science which led her towards a career as a medical provider and later a farmer and cheesemaker.
Ingredients
Raw Jersey cow milk (Spring Brook Farm in Reading, VT), salt, calf rennet, and cultures.
Shipping
Next ship date: Monday, August 3 — order by Thursday, July 30
We ship every 2nd Monday via UPS to guarantee arrival within 24–48 hours. We ship using insulated boxes with ice packs so your cheese stays cold.
Currently we only ship to the following states: CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, MI, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, VT and WV.
We offer flat rate shipping in 12.5 lb increments, so we encourage you to order in multiples of 12.5 lbs to get the best value!
