In honor of Bonfire Night, our Cheddar and Cider pairing class takes us to jolly old England and right back home to New England!

This cheese and drink combination is synonymous with the West Country of England. Our Cheesemonger Jen, will share stories about how and why this came to be. How did apples come to Britain? What is Scrumpy? Who is Cheddar Man? Why is cheddar wrapped in cloth? We'll learn how cheese is made, and specifically, what makes cheddar so different. We'll learn about different types of cider and how it's made. We'll also be talking about history's impact on US views of cheddar as a "boring" cheese, when real, artisan cheddar is alive, complex, and full of the taste of its terrior.

We'll be tasting pairings of cider and cheddar from England and New England. The cheddars will range from savory, sweet, earthy, grassy, and brothy. Ciders will be dry, semi-dry, and sweet. Of course, we'll be tasting a variety of accompaniments, from mustards to chutneys and jams. This event will naturally be gluten-free.

Jen Tolliver, one of FK's newest cheesemongers, is a certified cider professional and former cheesemaker. She's also a graduate of Ballymaloe Cookery School in County Cork, Ireland and a lover of all things from the British Isles.

To fully participate in the class:
1. Reserve your ticket through Eventbrite! Purchase one ticket for each member of your party. The ticket price includes admission for one as well as a cheese plate, wine, and accompaniments for one.
2. Show up on the day of class! Class will begin at 5:30pm. This is a standing event in our retail learning setting. The duration of the class is about an hour and a half. After class, there will be time to tour our cheese caves as well as shop our expansive product selection (at a 10% discount!).
3. This event is for 21+. Our staff will check IDs at the door.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please reach out to classes@formaggiocambridge.com before the day of your class if you or a member of your party has any food allergies or dietary restrictions or requires seating.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If you are unable to attend a class, please let us know at least 72 hours before the class is scheduled to take place and we will give you a full refund or a credit for a future class. If you don't let us know in advance of the class, you are not entitled to any refund or credit.