North Sky Farm - Artisan Small-Batch New Moon (Case 6)

North Sky Farm Artisan Small-Batch New Moon is a distinctive Maker's Reserve cheese that brings traditional cheesemaking craftsmanship to the table. Produced in limited quantities with organic ingredients, each wheel is hand-dusted with vegetable ash and carefully ripened to develop a striking dark rind surrounding a pale, inviting interior. Its dramatic appearance is matched by a smooth texture and approachable, savory flavor. Inspired by the contrast between darkness and light, New Moon takes its name from its charcoal-colored exterior and bright interior. The result is an elegant artisan cheese that makes a memorable centerpiece for entertaining while remaining wonderfully easy to enjoy.

Product Details:

• Producer: North Sky Farm
• Product: New Moon Maker's Reserve
• Category: Artisan Soft-Ripened Cheese
• Milk: Organic Pasteurized Cow's Milk
• Rennet: Vegetable-Based
• Rind: Hand-Dusted Vegetable Ash, Geo-Ripened
• Ingredients: Organic Pasteurized Cow's Milk, Vegetable-Based Rennet, Salt, Vegetable Ash, Cultures
• Production: Artisan Small-Batch, Limited Release
• Dietary Information: Vegetarian
• Allergen Information: Contains Milk
• Pack Size: Case of 6 Wheels
• Individual Net Weight: 8 oz (226.8 g)
• Total Net Weight: 48 oz (3 lb)
• Storage: Keep Refrigerated

Sensory Description:

New Moon offers a compelling contrast of color and texture. Its matte, ash-dusted rind creates a dramatic charcoal-gray exterior, while the interior reveals a delicate, pale paste. Smooth and savory on the palate, the cheese delivers a gentle, rounded character without excessive sharpness. Its balanced flavor makes it equally appealing to adventurous cheese enthusiasts and those discovering ash-ripened cheeses for the first time.

Producer Background:

North Sky Farm is a family-operated, certified organic dairy farm and on-farm creamery in northern Illinois. Farmers and cheesemakers Mariah and Travis Hurt specialize in small-batch cheese production, drawing on traditional methods and a commitment to thoughtful land stewardship. Their pasture-based dairy operation reflects a philosophy that exceptional cheese begins with carefully raised animals, quality ingredients, and close attention to the cheesemaking process.

Part of the farm's limited-production Maker's Reserve collection, New Moon showcases this dedication through its distinctive ash-ripened exterior, carefully developed texture, and understated flavor. Availability follows the creamery's small-batch production schedule.

Serving Suggestions:

Present New Moon as the centerpiece of an artisan cheese board alongside dark rye bread, crisp crackers, fresh pears, and fig preserves. Its savory profile pairs beautifully with the sweetness of