Aged Gouda
Aged Gouda's complex nutty, caramel-like sweetness with underlying salt crystals requires beverages that can match its intensity while complementing its richness. The concentrated fruit and subtle sweetness in bold red wines or fortified wines enhance the cheese's caramelized notes, while robust, malty beers with their own caramel undertones create harmonious flavor bridges.
Recommended Beers
La Trappe Quadrupel
La Trappe Quadrupel is an authentic Trappist ale with a warm amber color and a creamy, off-white head. It offers rich, complex flavors of dried fruits, caramel, toffee, and spices with a sweet, slightly bitter finish.
St. Bernardus Abt 12
St. Bernardus Abt 12 is a traditional abbey quadrupel, widely regarded as one of the best in the world. It offers a complex flavor profile with notes of dark fruits, caramel, toffee, and spices, finishing with a subtle sweetness balanced by warming alcohol.
Ayinger Celebrator
Ayinger Celebrator is a world-renowned Doppelbock with a rich, malty flavor profile featuring notes of toffee, caramel, dark bread, and chocolate. It has a smooth, creamy mouthfeel with a clean, slightly sweet finish and is often recognized by the small plastic goat charm that hangs from each bottle.
Recommended Wine Varietals
These wine varietals pair beautifully with aged gouda. Browse our selection to find wines made from these grapes.
Recommended Beer Styles
These beer styles complement aged gouda perfectly. Explore our beer selection to find these styles.