Cheese Madness
Fill out your bracket in-store by March 20.
Grand Prize: $100 MFC Gift Card
New this year… we’re hosting a BRACKET PARTY! 11am to 2 pm Saturday, March 14. Sample all competing cheeses and fill in your bracket.
Meet the 2026 Competitors
Spicy
Milton Creamery 4 Alarm Cheddar
Type: Cheddar
Profile: Spicy, creamy
Pairs well with: Crisp fruit, pickled vegetables, lager or IPA
Origin: Iowa, USA
A creamy, unique cheddar that’s a real scorcher with ghost, chili, chipotle, and jalapeño peppers.
Clawson Caribbean Blazer
Type: Cheddar
Profile: Sweet, spicy, buttery
Pairs well with: Fresh fruit, crusty bread, salami, Riesling
Origin: England, UK
Expect a sweet, smoky island heat from Scotch bonnet chili relish and red peppers.
Sweet
Clawson Lemon Zest Stilton
Type: White Stilton
Profile: Bright, sweet, smooth
Pairs well with: Berries, honey, nuts, sweet or sparkling wines
Origin: England, UK
A smooth, sweet White Stilton enhanced with pieces of zesty lemon.
Sartori Chardonnay BellaVitano
Type: Hard Cow’s Milk
Profile: Sweet, bright and buttery
Pairs well with: Chardonnay, IPA, crusty bread, dried apricots
Origin: Wisconsin, USA
Soaked in sweet wine for a creamy finish — enjoy the rind, it’s meant to be part of the experience!
Smoked
Mitica Smokin’ Goat
Type: Semi-soft Goat’s Milk
Profile: Smoky, creamy
Pairs well with: Honey, Medjool dates, rustic bread, prosciutto, dry rosé
Origin: Islas Canarias, Spain
Naturally smoked over beech wood, making for a lightly flavored creamy crowd-pleaser.
Grafton Village Maple Smoked Cheddar
Type: Cheddar
Profile: Sweet, smoky, creamy
Pairs well with: Dried apricots, pickled ramps, Pinot Noir, Porter
Origin: Vermont, USA
A New England classic, this young cheddar is cold-smoked over maple wood chips for delicate, sweet smokiness.
Seasoned
Cheeseland Gooda with Basil & Garlic
Type: Gouda
Profile: Creamy, fragrant, herbaceous
Pairs well with: Olives, crusty sourdough or focaccia, Pinot Noir, farmhouse ales
Origin: Holland
Delicately seasoned with basil and garlic, this creamy “gooda®” has a bright herbal flavor and a creamy texture.
Clawson Cotswold Onion and Chive
Type: Double Gloucester-style
Profile: Firm, crumbly, sweet, grassy
Pairs well with: Crisp fruit, rustic bread, pickled vegetables, English pale ale, Sauvignon Blanc
Origin: England
Savory and aromatic, this traditional English cheese has a mellow sharpness balanced perfectly by sweet onions and fresh chives.