Many goat creameries produce aged (harder) cheeses. Capriole in Indiana produces, for example, their Mount Saint Francis, and Prairie Fruits Farm in Illinois their Moonglo. read more
In some ways, goat milk cheeses are the opposite of cow milk; the longer they're aged, the more approachable they tend to be. Some goat cheeses are buttery and mellow, with hints of lemon. Firm, aged, and rinded varieties offer flavors of nut skins and cooked milk—much more subtle than younger styles, which are more piquant and goaty; fresh chèvre is actually pretty intense. read more