Beemster Graskaas is a rare, extra smooth cheese made in April from the first milking of the cows as they leave the barn for the first time after the cold, windy winter. The milk taken during the first weeks of spring is the creamiest and is used to create a special edition cheese to be released at the Spring Cheese Festival.
This Dutch Groundhog Day signals the start to spring and is quite an experience to see as the cows literally run and jump with anticipation as they can now freely graze on the lush, untouched spring pastures of the Beemster polder.
The cows will be coming out on April 7th this year. Video of last years Graskaas can be seen at YouTube
Source: Padilla Speer Beardsley