Suffolk, England · United Kingdom
Baron Bigod.
Baron Bigod is a whisper of English countryside in every bite—soft and yielding, with a delicate bloomy rind that gives way to a creamy center that tastes of fresh mushrooms, sweet hay, and gentle butter. The aroma is earthy and understated, more elegant than bold, with the raw milk creating subtle complexity that unfolds rather than announces itself.
Rate this cheese
Origin
52.2°N · 1.0°E
The story
How it's made.
Why it tastes that way.
Baron Bigod is England's only raw-milk Brie-style cheese made on the farm.
Created by Jonny Crickmore at Fen Farm Dairy in Suffolk in 2013, it uses milk from Montbéliarde cows—the same breed used for French Comté and Brie de Meaux. Named after Hugh Bigod, Earl of Norfolk, who owned land in Suffolk.
Production · spec
- Milk
- Cow · raw
- Family
- Soft-bloomy
- Rind
- bloomy
- Age
- 0–2 mo
- Intensity
- 2 / 5
- Texture
- soft
Tasting profile
What it tastes like.
These bars are a visual read of Baron Bigod's flavour and aroma notes, scaled by the cheese's overall intensity — a quick guide, not a lab measurement.
Aroma
Nutrition · per 100 g serving
What's in a wedge.
A 100 g serving — about a finger-thick wedge. Daily values use the FDA 2020 reference of 2,000 kcal. Expect ±5% variation between wheels.
Serve, cut & store
Out of the fridge,
into its prime.
Guidance for soft-bloomy cheeses — general practice, not a per-wheel measurement.
Rest
Take it out about 1.5–2 h before serving — cold stiffens the fat and locks up the aromas; cool room temperature is when the flavour shows up.
Cut
Cut like a cake — slim wedges from the centre, through the rind. Don't scoop the middle and strand the shell.
Store
Wrap leftovers in cheese paper or wax paper — never cling film, which suffocates the rind — and keep them in the warmest part of the fridge.
Rule of thumb: the softer and riper, the longer it needs. Thick pieces need longer than thin — and don't leave cheese out much past two hours.
Pairings · Caseo curated
What goes with Baron.
49 pairings across 6 categories.
Wine
Beer & Cider
Where to find it
Cheese counters.
Counter listings for Baron Bigod are being verified. Check back soon.
Verified counter listings coming soon. Our team updates listings monthly.
Substitutes
No Baron Bigod at the counter?.
These will play a similar role on the board and in the pan.
Take it with you
Want to remember this one?.
Log it, pair it, and keep your own tasting notes — Caseo is free.
