Vermont Farmstead Cheese Co. 'Bell's Two-Hearted Alehouse' Cheddar, Vermont

Beer and cheddar meet before the cheeseboard in Vermont Farmstead Cheese Co.'s 'Bell's Two-Hearted Alehouse' Cheddar. Bell’s Two Hearted IPA is added directly to the milled curds before pressing and aging, building the beer into the cheese itself. The result brings an easygoing cheddar together with a distinctive American IPA, equally at home beside pretzels and mustard or melted over a freshly grilled burger.

Product Details:

• Cheese Style: Beer-infused cheddar.
• Milk: Pasteurized whole cow’s milk.
• Ingredients: Pasteurized whole cow’s milk, Bell’s Two-Hearted IPA, salt, enzymes, and select cultures.
• Rennet: Microbial rennet, suitable for vegetarians.
• Production: Beer is added after the whey has been drained and the curds milled, before the cheese is pressed into molds.
• Aging: At least six months, following the producer’s Alehouse cheddar process.
• Allergen: Contains milk. Made with beer; not certified gluten-free.
• Origin: Vermont, United States.
• Producer: Vermont Farmstead Cheese Co.
• Head Cheesemaker: Rick Woods, Vice President of Creamery Operations.

Sensory Description:

An approachable cheddar foundation carries the added character of Bell’s Two Hearted IPA, creating a savory cheese with plenty of personality. The emphasis is on the combination of familiar cheddar flavor and beer-infused depth, making it enjoyable sliced for snacking and particularly appealing melted into warm, comforting dishes.

Awards & Accolades:

• 2026 Award Winner: Big E Gold Medal Cheese Competition, Flavored Cheddar category, listed as Bell’s Two-Hearted IPA Cheddar.

Producer's Background:

Vermont Farmstead Cheese Co. began in 2009 when South Woodstock residents joined together to preserve a local dairy farm. That community effort grew into a cheesemaking business supporting farms throughout the region. Head Cheesemaker Rick Woods has been involved since the beginning, bringing extensive production experience to a range that includes traditional cheeses and brewery collaborations such as the Alehouse cheddars.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve with pretzels, whole-grain mustard and onion jam, alongside an American pale ale or Bell’s Two Hearted IPA. Melt over burgers, fold into queso or layer into a grilled cheese sandwich with caramelized onions. For a cheeseboard, allow the cheese to lose its refrigerator chill before serving. Keep refrigerated between servings.