Wisconsin Ag Connection - Deer Creek Robin Earns Top Cheese at State Fair Competition

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Deer Creek Robin Earns Top Cheese at State Fair Competition
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 07/28/2015

A traditional cloth-wrapped and waxed Colby from Deer Creek Cheese in Sheboygan captured the blue ribbon Best in Class award at the 2015 Wisconsin State Fair. Deer Creek Robin, a partnership between Master Cheesemaker Kerry Henning of Henning's Cheese in Kiel, and third generation Wisconsin Licensed Cheese Grader Chris Gentine, of The Artisan Cheese Exchange, scored 99.225 out of a perfect 100.

The cheese is a throwback to traditional Colby, made in small batches and aged 45 days.

"We are honored the judges at the Wisconsin State Fair recognized Deer Creek Robin as the best Colby made in the state," Gentine said. "I am a firm believer that our industry is only ever one generation away from losing our best, signature cheeses. I am so proud to partner with Master Cheesemaker Kerry Henning on this project and continue the tradition of authentic Colby in Wisconsin."

Colby was invented in Wisconsin by Joseph F. Steinwand in 1885 and was named for the township in which his father, Ambrose Steinwand, built the first cheese factory. Today, Colby is no longer made in Colby, Wisconsin, but is crafted in 44 cheese factories around the state.

Deer Creek Robin is sold in specialty cheese shops and retail markets.

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