{"product_id":"north-sky-farm-tallgrass-organic-brie-illinois","title":"North Sky Farm ‘Tallgrass’ Organic Brie, Illinois","description":"\u003cp\u003eLuxuriously creamy and mellow, North Sky Farm ‘Tallgrass’ Organic Brie, Illinois is a cave-aged, bloomy-rind cheese made in small batches from certified organic, grass-fed cow's milk. Farmers and cheesemakers Mariah and Travis Hurt craft Tallgrass in their on-farm creamery, where careful affinage develops its soft texture and gently flavorful rind. A 2026 Illinois State Fair 1st Place Blue Ribbon winner, Tallgrass reflects the Hurts' commitment to traditional cheesemaking, organic agriculture, and a pasture-centered dairy farm built around stewardship of the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e North Sky Farm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mariah Hurt and Travis Hurt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheesemakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mariah Hurt and Travis Hurt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brie-style, bloomy rind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMilk:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified organic, grass-fed pasteurized cow's milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRennet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetable-based rennet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic pasteurized cow's milk, vegetable-based rennet, salt, cultures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cave-aged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small-batch, on-farm creamery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetarian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTallgrass opens with a mellow, fresh dairy character framed by its delicate bloomy rind. The interior is supple and luxuriously creamy, with a gentle flavor profile that favors richness and balance over assertive intensity. Careful affinage gives the rind additional depth while preserving the cheese's approachable character, creating a Brie that feels equally natural as a simple snack or at the center of a composed cheese board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Accolades:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2026 Illinois State Fair:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1st Place Blue Ribbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer’s Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMariah and Travis Hurt are the farmers and cheesemakers behind North Sky Farm, a Certified Organic micro-dairy centered on pasture-based farming and small-batch cheesemaking. After farming on leased land in Virginia, the Hurts moved their operation to a 60-acre dairy farm in Northern Illinois in 2022 and developed an on-site creamery for their growing cheese program. Travis is also a graduate of the Vermont Institute of Artisan Cheese. Their approach connects the dairy herd, pasture, and creamery within a single farm operation, with organic agriculture and environmental stewardship guiding both the ingredients they use and the way they manage the land. Tallgrass expresses that philosophy in an accessible form: carefully made farmstead cheese intended not only for special occasions, but for the everyday ritual of gathering around good food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow Tallgrass to temper briefly outside the refrigerator before serving so its creamy texture and mellow dairy character can fully emerge. Serve whole or cut into wedges with crusty bread, croissants, apples, pears, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, or a restrained fruit preserve. Its mild richness also makes it particularly versatile in the kitchen: melt it into a warm croissant, layer it into sandwiches, add it to salads with prosciutto and walnuts, or warm the wheel gently for an easy shared appetizer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Sky Farm","offers":[{"title":"7oz Wheel","offer_id":50213581520951,"sku":"860013186326","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2699\/1632\/files\/North_Sky_Farm_Tallgrass_Organic_Brie_Illinois.png?v=1789875522","url":"https:\/\/www.winedispensary.com\/products\/north-sky-farm-tallgrass-organic-brie-illinois","provider":"Wine Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}