MouCo ColoRouge® is a washed-rind, soft-ripened cheese made with fresh Colorado cow’s milk. It has a creamy heart and a vivid red-orange rind that deepens in character as the cheese matures. Smooth and mellow when young, it ripens into savory, nutty depth with measured boldness.
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ColoRouge grew out of a simple question: could MouCo create a washed-rind cheese that was bold, beautiful, and truly its own? Built on years of fermentation craft—spanning bread, beer, wine, and cheese—the rind is alive with cultures working together in symbiosis, shaping the texture, aroma, and rhythm of ripening.
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What began as an experiment has become one of MouCo’s most award-winning cheeses and a clear expression of Colorado fermentation. The goal is complexity without domination—nuanced, balanced, and expressive without overwhelming its surroundings.
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ColoRouge is washed-rind and surface-ripened, crafted without additives or preservatives, and defined by patience, intention, and respect for microbial life. It is simply doing what it does best—really, really well.