von Trapp Family Farmstead Opa!
- Pasteurized
- Animal Rennet
- Age: 4 Months
- Cow Milk
- by von Trapp Farmstead
- United States
- ApproachableAdventurous
- SoftHard
Meet Oma’s rowdier cousin. This Opa! is a special batch that von Trapp Farmstead makes just for Murray’s, taking their beloved Oma and washing it in Proper Brown Ale from Good Measure Brewing. The result? A pudgy, peachy-rinded wheel with notes of sourdough, salami, and a gentle hit of toast from the ale. Rich and mouth-coating (but never fully melty), it’s the kind of cheese that begs for a cold beer, a swipe of Akron Bourbon Barrel Honey, and some salty, crunchy crackers.
“This one’s for the beer lovers. It’s savory, a little funky, and that brown ale wash brings this warm, toasty note that’s so special. Bring on the funk.”
Allergens: Milk
- This is a custom, seasonal batch of von Trapp’s Oma, washed in Proper Brown Ale to deepen its savory, toasty character.
- The beer wash encourages the development of a peach-toned rind and amplifies aromas of cured meat, fermented bread, and cellar funk.
- Its texture is thick and yielding, designed more for slow savoring than full melt—think spreadable, spoonable richness.
- As it ages, the cheese leans further into roasted, umami-driven flavors, making it a standout for adventurous palates and beer pairings.
- The von Trapps are a family that's three generations deep in dairy. Sebastian von Trapp is carrying on the tradition started by his grandparents, Erika and Werner, who started farming in Waitsfield, Vermont after arriving from Austria.
- In an effort to modernize the family business, Sebastian added an on-site creamery in 2009 to make use of the organic milk produced from Normande, Montbéliarde, and Ayrshire cows.
- von Trapp Farmstead is committed to feeding their cows a diverse diet including very little grain and letting them get lots of exercise—this results in them producing a smaller volume of milk that’s more flavorful.
- The farm also uses regenerative farming practices to improve soil health and increase biodiversity.
When you receive your cheese, unpack the order and refrigerate the items. We
recommend using the cheese paper we send most of our products in to store the cheese.
The cheese paper helps cover the items and stop them from drying out, while also allowing
the cheese to breathe. Since cheese is mold, it's a living thing! If you cut off air circulation
to the cheese, you can actually cause it to suffocate and spoil at a faster rate.
