Description: Sweet; earthy; spicy hot; long warm finish with enough butterfat to soften the sting of the peppers; sweetness and heat make a terrific combination

Pairing: Malty beers, sweet wines

Producer: Renard’s Artisan Cheese

Location: Sturgeon Bay, WI

Type: Pasteurized Holstein cow’s milk

Aged: 3 months

Style: Traditional Monterey jack

Rind: Rindless

Flesh: Soft and creamy on the palate; semi-firm in body; abundant chunks of jalapeño chile peppers and tart dried cranberries

Weight: 8 oz.