Forrest Farm Sheep & Goat Cheese Creamery
Since purchasing our property in 2015, we have been working hard to become a licensed dairy. In July 2023 we achieved our goal. Today, we offer a unique selection of sheep and goat milk cheese, all of which are produced from start to finish right here on our farm.
We strongly believe happy animals make the best milk, which makes the best cheese. Our 12 goats and 20 sheep are milked seasonally, following their natural breeding cycles. Our dairy herd is raised on hay and pasture with small amounts of grain during milking and always has access to the outdoors. We are proud of our delicious cheese, made with utmost care. We hope you will enjoy them.
Darkwoods
Our signature goat cheese, the Darkwoods takes its name from the nature conservancy area right behind our farm. A semi soft lactic cheese, it has a smooth and creamy texture with a slight citrus note. With a thin dark layer of vegetable ash hidden behind a bloomy rind it is becoming a fast favourite.
Let this cheese warm to room temperature for the best flavour.
Pairing : Blackberry or Plum, sparkling wine or cider,
Beer Pairing: Hefeweizen, or Fruit Sours
Rosebud
A hidden gem of a lake near Salmo, and the name of our signature Sheep cheese. Rosebud is made from Pasteurized sheep milk, and has a thin orange layer of Annatto behind a white bloomy rind. It has a creamy, and buttery flavour with a slight hint of mushroom from the rind. It is also very versatile, and a perfect addition to a charcuterie or cheese board.
Let this cheese warm up to room temperature for the best flavour.
Pairing: Peaches, dried fruits, nuts
Beer Pairing: Saisons, Pale and Amber Ales
Fresh Chevre
Our Fresh Goat cheese, this chevre is made weekly in small batches and needs to be eaten fresh! Delicious creamy and versatile it is a perfect snack for touring, spreading on a baguette for a quick lunch, or turning salads into features! Can be paired with savoury or sweet.
Goes amazing well with citrus, berries, and french breads.
Brebis
Our Fresh sheep cheese, this chevre is made weekly in small batches and needs to be eaten fresh! Delicious creamy and versatile it is a perfect snack for touring, spreading on a baguette for a quick lunch, or turning salads into features! Can be paired with savoury or sweet.
Goes amazing well with citrus, berries, and french breads.
Plateau
A Camembert style Sheep cheese, Smooth and buttery, perfect for sharing. The Plateau pairs well with seasonal berries, tree fruits and fresh breads.
Let this cheese warm up to room temperature for the best flavour.
Pairing: Peach, plum, tree fruits, fresh breads,
Wine Pairing: Riesling
Beer Pairing: Lager, or Saison
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Hellroaring
A younger cheese, made in a similar style to the darkwoods. Taking its name from Hellroaring Creek, directly across the valley from our farm and providing a beautiful backdrop to our fields. Hellroaring has a slightly firmer texture while keeping the amazing creamy and slightly citrus flavour.
Goes very well with Raspberry, Blueberries, or Pear,
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Beer Pairing: Kölsch and Sparkling wines
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Halfway
Our Blended hard aged cheese, made with both sheep and goat milk.
Taking its name from the farms original water source Halfway Creek, this cheese has been aged for a minimum of 2 months, and allowed to develop a natural rind. Halfway blends all the best elements of Sheep and Goat milk. A perfect versatile table cheese, that is a great feature for cheese plates or charcuterie boards, and can be grated over salads, pastas, risotto or french onion soup.
Goat Feta
. With its creamy texture and tangy flavor, our goat feta is perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to any dish. Whether you're making a summer salad, enjoying it with cucumbers and tomatoes, or sprinkling it over tacos, you're sure to love the taste of Forrest Farm Goat Feta.