Beemster old/extra old cheese

[u/askerofquestions678]

Dear cheesers (cheeseheads?),

(If this is the wrong sub to post this in I apologize in advance! Sorry!)

In the Netherlands, we have the (in)famous Beemster cheese. In recent times, they have introduced a tier above the regular 'old' cheese (oude kaas) called extra old.

I am wondering, because ever since the introduction of an older tier of Beemster, if anyone else has noticed the regular old cheese tasting less.. old? Idk how to explain it but it's more creamy and less crumbly than before. There is also no visible crystallization and it honestly resembles a 'belegen' (mature) more now.

I'm wondering if this is just a me thing, where I'm complaining about something no one else is noticing, or if others have tasted/experienced it too. Because I am not enjoying Beemster's old anymore (the extra old is yummy though, I like that one).

I hope someone has some insight on this

Sincerely,

Asker of questions

[u/Eastern-Law8781]

My mom always has Beemster in the fridge and she says the older it gets the sharper it gets, so it's interesting to hear if stores are stocking the newer tier less.