Dutch Style Cheese Press
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Description
This cheese press is proudly made in the USA and built to last a lifetime. Made from solid hard wood, Maple, this press is well balanced and easy to use.
Pressure is applied by hanging weights at one of two notches on the lever arm. Each notch is a multiple so you can calculate how much pressure is being applied. For example, a 5 lb. weight hung on the furthest notch (4) will equal 20 lbs. of pressure.
With an ability to apply up to 100 lbs. of pressure, this press can be used with cheese weighing up to 10 lbs.
NOTE: Picture to be updated soon. Now includes a drip tray and the plunger runs through the weight arm.
Details
Dimensions
19 1/2" L x 9" W x 26 3/4" H
Material
Solid Wood
Country of Origin
USA
Note
Does not come fully assembled
Directions
Recognizing Proper Pressing Weight
The proper amount of weight for pressing should be specified in each cheese making recipe. However, this can sometimes lead to over or under pressing, due to the final cheese moisture or fat content of the curds.
Excessive cloudy/milky whey or even butterfat leaking with the draining whey or on the cheese surface when turning, are signs of over pressing. Higher fat cheese requires less weight in early pressing stages when butterfat is still in a liquid state.
Under pressing will result in unconsolidated curds in the final cheese. This can be identified with open curd spaces on the rind or excessive open spaces in the cheese body.
A tight smooth rind with open space in the cheese body can be from applying excessive press too soon. This would seal the surface and trap moisture inside. This is usually accompanied by a cheese leaking moisture in the aging room.
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Dutch Style Cheese Press
Sale price$199.95
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United States
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4.6 Based on 31 Reviews
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CB
06/16/2023
Calvin B.
United States
Dutch press review
This press was much easier to use than my homemade one . I didn't have to worry about the weights falling off in the middle of the night and draining over the sink was a plus. I wish I had bought one a year ago.
CC
11/21/2022
Cindy C.
United States
Great Press, but instructions need updating
I only gave this 4 stars because the directions don't match the current press and it can be confusing. I notified the company of the need to make some changes to the instructions for assembly. I always look for quality in anything that I purchase, and this did not disappoint. I...read more
SL
06/06/2022
Stephen/Dianne L.
United States
Dutch Style Cheese Press
We've had our press for a couple of months and are quite impressed with the results (no pun intended). We are still learning, as we are finding that there can be a slight difference in weights used for pressing. It needs to be emphasized that you will be the one...read more
CS
04/20/2022
Craig S.
United States
Better than I thought it would be.
The press arrived quickly and was easy to assemble. We were using another style press and and this is by far easier to use. Did a quick oil and wax coating for easier clean up along with some minor modifications for hanging weights and stabilizing the arm to keep it...read more
M
08/24/2021
mary
United States
Pretty and works well
The press was easy to assemble but make sure you have the right screw bit. I used avocado oil to seal the wood. The instructions say “three” slots, but there are only two for weights. The grooves are small, I may have hubby enlarge the diameter of the weight grooves....read more
M
09/12/2020
Marie
United States
Solid and Simple
This was super easy to assemble and also to use. The materials appear to be good quality. If I was persnickety (or had those kind of visitors) I would probably want to sand off a little of the rough edges in a couple spots. But we're pretty redneck here and...read more
SM
05/17/2020
Susan M.
United States
Colby cheese
I am having so much fun with this. I enjoyed putting it together and watching it work. I need to find better weights. I used what I had around house. I used different containers with different amounts of liquid in. I want to add my photo but can not figure...read more
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