SeaHive

  This mild and delicious cheese is made by the BeeHive Cheese Co. of Utah. This particular cheese is from the milk of their Jersey cows that roam about northern Utah. Each cheese is hand rubbed with local honey and Redmond Realsalt from the old salt beds. They describe this cheese as " a full-bodied cheese with a smooth, creamy texture" and I would have to agree except that I found a bit more mild than "full-bodied". There is a lovely sharpness to it reminiscent of a cheddar. Even the aroma reminds me of a cheddar but with the sweetness of honey. I was hoping for a bit more of the honey and salt to come through, it is so very delicate that if you pair the cheese with anything (who doesn't?) you tend to lose most of the honey flavor. 

How to eat: 
The best bite in my opinion is a bit of the soft middle with some of the hard, but not too hard rind. That's where the flavor is. Very accessible cheese that most people would enjoy, it's great on its own, as the mild portion of a cheese plate, on a cracker, on a sandwich, or sprinkled atop a salad.

Pairing:
Beehive suggests pairing it with hoppy ales, fruity wines and straight bourbon. I would stick to the fruity wines and avoid the bourbon. Paired with something as intense flavor-wise as a bourbon would make the cheese lose it's honey and salt that make it so special.

Where to buy: 
You can order from their website http://www.beehivecheese.com/shop-online/for/seahive for $8.50 for 6 oz. They also offer gift baskets made of a variety of their cheeses. You can also purchase it locally at Taylor's Market is Sacramento, CA. I bought 7 oz for $9.24.