Goat’s milk Gouda

Santpoort-Noord, Holland

This whitewashed wheel is Brabander, a goat’s milk Gouda from the acclaimed Fromagerie L’Amuse in Santpoort-Noord, Holland, to the northwest of Amsterdam. Owned by Betty Koster and her husband Martin, they have made L'Amuse a sought-after name in goudas and other Dutch cheeses due to their careful selection and affinage, which produces goudas of notable quality. Betty and Martin work closely with the producers to ensure the quality of their wheels

The Brabander comes from the Brabant region, and is made with pasteurised milk from Saanan goats. The interior paste is a beautiful white as well, darkening towards the edges, dense and creamy. The flavour is mild but rich, buttery and nutty with caramel and hay notes and a hint of gamey goat.