Lilyarra™ Artisan Goat Cheeses
Created with minimal intervention, Lilyarra™ Artisan Goat Cheeses are created with a focus on a balance of flavours and aromas, from the creaminess of the milk to the depth of flavour and length of finish. Our cheeses are intended to delight the senses. In addition, we seek to work with farms who we feel have good welfare and care for their animals, as well as quality in their milk.
The flavours of our cheese styles are informed by experienced cheesemaking, reflecting the nature of the milk from its region, from the care of the herd and the fullness of the pastures.
Our Cheesemaker & Affineur
Beginning his cheesemaking journey in Ireland, Gerard’s first experiences making artisan cheese was making raw milk cheeses with Corleggy Cheese in their Summer Cheese School. Already passionate about cheese, wine, travel and food, this experience provided a new direction and focus, and underpinned a passion to create outstanding artisan cheeses. Further opportunity arose with experience in Lancashire in the UK, the Netherlands, cheesemaking and affinage work in the Yarra Valley and then affinage work in Adelaide before setting up a facility on the Fleurieu in South Australia to create the Lilyarra™ range of artisan goat cheeses.
Since starting the business in 2015, Gerard has also consulted for a number of companies in Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales, has been a guest Cheesemaker at the Melbourne Truffle Festival, has set up and established a growing cheese business in South Australia, and has received recognition for his passion and focus to create outstanding artisan cheeses with three gold medals at the 2021 South Australian Dairy Awards.