Apricity

American Cheese Society 2023 Best in Class!

Apricity—meaning “the warmth of the winter sun”—is Alemar’s newest cheese!

Small but mighty at only four ounces, Apricity is a fluffy, light, and delicate geo-rind lactic-set cheese, made from the same grass-fed cow’s milk as the rest of our cheeses. Think of it like a champagne in cheese form—light, airy, and crisp, but full of flavor and warmth. The buttery and tangy body of the cheese gives way to notes of tahini and fermented fruit. As it ages, the spreadable, fudgy texture of the cheese grows ever so slightly denser and develops a lovely cream line with a balanced barnyardy funk. The rind of the cheese is delicate and full of flavor, like a delightful little apple, and we encourage everyone to eat it!. Unlike many soft-ripened cheeses, Apricity has no particular “ideal age” to eat it at. We find that both Apricity fresh out of the ripening room and a couple months old have their own unique character.

Apricity is perfectly suited to occupy the most difficult spot on a cheese board—the first cheese. Complex and unique, but not heavy on the palate. Apricity is delightful when paired with white wines, ciders, honey, crisp or sour beers, and milder fruits like green grapes, mangoes, and apples.

Each cheese is hand-portioned and formed by us! Embrace the differences in shape between batches—they’re a sign that the cheese is truly hand-crafted!

Apricity was inspired by cheesemaker Charlotte’s time making small goat’s milk cheeses.

Shipping is calculated based on US location. This rate covers some of our UPS shipping costs, a custom insulated cheese shipper box, packing material, and a reusable ice pack(s). Please keep your ice packs! They can be frozen and reused for packed lunches, coolers, or even shipping again. (If you have specific shipping questions, please fill out our contact form and we will respond within 48 hours.)

In order to ensure that our cheeses arrive in a timely fashion while ensuring quality, orders will be shipped weekly. You will receive an email with your tracking number when your order is shipped.