1. For more information, contact:
Amy Farges
amyfarges@gmail.com
212-804-7074 ext. 0
JACOBS AND BRICHFORD INTRODUCES TWO NEW FARMSTEAD
CHEESES AT ACS CONFERENCE
Connersville, IN-based Jacobs and Brichford Farmstead Cheese will present two new
cheese styles at this week’s “Cheese in the Heartland”, the American Cheese Society’s
annual conference.
Already established as a top artisan cheese producer, Jacobs and Brichford forges new
ground with its Tomme de Fayette and JQ styles. “We’ve shown our stinky side with
our stronger cheeses, such as Ameribella and Briana,” says farmer Matthew Brichford.
The new cheeses respond to demand by Americans who prefer a mellower, or sweeter,
profile.
Tomme de Fayette is a seven pound wheel that is supple but dense, with complex
flavors that range from mild to slightly meaty. It has a farmyard aroma. JQ comes in a
brick shape, with a creamy paste, bloomy rind, and has a fresh and milky taste. Both
styles will be introduced at ACS Meet the Cheesemaker event.
This southeastern Indiana farm relies on its legacy grasses for its terroir-inflected
cheeses. French cows are rotationally grazed – no grain, ever. Cheese is produced
only seasonally, while cows are lactating. Milk comes exclusively from the farm’s own
cows. They are milked in a least restrictive setting. All Jacobs and Brichford cheeses
are raw milk and aged a minimum of 60 days.
Three Jacobs and Brichford cheeses have won Good Food Awards. Products are judged
on their overall flavor, the producer’s commitment to social and environmental
responsibilities, concern for animal welfare, clean feed, and other criteria.
This year’s gathering of all things cheese is held July 27-30 in Des Moines, IA. In its
33rd
year, the conference is a mecca for industry professionals, including farmers,
cheesemakers, technical experts, and the media. Topics like bloom, FDA regs, dew
point regulators, and animal husbandry draw SRO crowds. Tastings culminate in
awards, with over 1800 cheese and dairy products being judged.

2. Jacobs and Brichford Farmstead Cheeses
2957 South State Road 1
Connersville, IN 47331
765-692-0056
http://www.jandbcheese.com
@jacobsbrichfordcheese
Matthew Brichford, Cheese Maker