Norfolk Tawny

A Beer-Washed Beauty Born in North Norfolk

Norfolk Tawny is a multi-award-winning, semi-soft raw milk cheese made the old-fashioned farmhouse way by Ferndale Cheeses in Barningham, North Norfolk. Its rind is beer-washed with Old Stoatwobbler Ale from Beeston Brewery—crafted using the region’s famous malting barley—infusing it with the quintessential flavour of Norfolk.

This cheese is the result of a local collaboration between Ferndale Cheeses, Abbey Farm’s dairy herd in Binham, and Beeston Brewery, capturing the region’s rich food and drink heritage in every bite. Traditionally, cheese of this kind is washed in wine, but here in Norfolk, beer reigns supreme.

The result? A semi-hard, Caerphilly-style cheese with a subtle ale finish, a beautifully textured rind, and a slightly salty depth. It’s rustic, bold, and unmistakably Norfolk.

One of our absolute favourites—and a standout on any cheeseboard.

Please note all cheeses are hand-cut, therefore the weights listed are approximate. We work very hard to cut them as accurately as we can!

Please note all cheeses are hand-cut, therefore the weights listed are approximate. We work very hard to cut them as accurately as we can!