Ompah

Named after the Algonquin word for “Long Step”, Ompah is inspired by the small village just north of Back Forty Artisan Cheese, located along the historic native portage route connecting the Madawaska and Mississippi River systems. The name also reflects the “long step” of frequent rind washings that encourages the growth of brevibacterium linens (b-linens) — the natural, desirable bacteria responsible for Ompah’s vibrant orange rind, distinctive aroma, and rich flavor. Made with raw ewe’s milk, this semi-firm washed rind cheese offers a complex, savory flavor profile with a smooth, meaty interior balanced by the aromatic, pungent rind.