Brabander Reserve (Black Betty)

Brabander Reserve (formerly Black Betty), a Dutch cheese, is made from pasteurized Saanen goat's milk. This black-label gouda is a seasonal cheese available only in November and December. It is an extra-aged version of the goat’s milk gouda, Brabander. The wheels are ripened in caves for more than a year at a controlled temperature to enhance their flavor. They are coated in black wax to distinguish them from other Brabander cheeses. The cheese features a rich, nutty, and caramel-like flavor profile and a dense, firm texture with slight crystallization.