Reypenaer Cheese Warehouse

Reypenaer Proeflokaal at the historic cheese warehouse in Woerden

Reypenaer ripens in a historic 1906 cheese warehouse in Woerden. Due to the special microclimate that has developed over time in the old cheese warehouse and the natural changes in temperature and humidity, the particularly beautiful flavour is created. Reypenaer is available in three ages:

the Reypenaer 1-year, a full complex and concentrated flavour that is still soft, three times Supreme Champion in Nantwich;

the Reypenaer V.S.O.P. is matured for 2 years and has enormous flavour, is darker in colour with surprising mineral crystals, used for many applications in gastronomy;

the Reypenaer X.O. Reserve is the pinnacle of Reypenaer cheeses, is made from only summer milk and is available on a limited basis.

It is also possible to attend a cheese tasting at the historic cheese warehouse in Woerden, together with a guided tour. This is only possible for groups of at least 10 people. You will get a guided tour of the old warehouse and can experience how the old profession of cheese master is carried out. Polishing and turning the cheeses, opening and closing shutters, assessing the cheese. Information about the influence of the weather, the microclimate in the old warehouse, the influence of the Old Rhine and much more. Afterwards, you can participate in a cheese tasting.