Beacon Fell Traditional Lancashire Cheese

Lancashire cheese, a cherished cow's-milk cheese from Lancashire, England, comes in three enticing varieties: Creamy Lancashire, Tasty Lancashire, and Crumbly Lancashire.

Creamy Lancashire, crafted using a method devised by Joseph Gornall in the 1890s, combines curds of various maturities. This cheese is aged for 4 to 12 weeks, resulting in a soft texture and a rich, creamy flavor. Tasty Lancashire follows the same traditional method but is matured for a longer period, imparting a bold, nutty taste. Crumbly Lancashire, introduced in the 1950s, is made from a single day's milk and aged for 6-8 weeks, which yields a fresh, crumbly cheese with a high-acid profile.

The Beacon Fell Traditional Lancashire Cheese holds a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status, meaning only cheese made from milk sourced from specific regions and using approved methods can be labeled as such.

A popular variation is the Lancashire Bomb, a sphere of Tasty Lancashire cheese encased in black wax, created by Andrew Shorrock in Goosnargh. Historically, there have been other versions of Lancashire cheese, such as Leigh Cheese. Traditionally, Lancashire cheese is enjoyed with Eccles cakes and Chorley cakes, offering a delightful pairing.