An Idea is Born
Entrepreneur Patrick Dupuis opened the Old School Cheesery in 2016 after serving 25 years in the military. He completed the cheese maker certificate program at Guelf University in Ontario, acquired his pasteurizing license, and became the head cheese maker for his own business.
Our facility
We are located just south of Vermilion on Buffalo Coulee Road (TWP Road 482 West) on a small acreage beside the Buffalo Coulee community hall.
Our farm sits on a 9 acres lot well divided with a beautiful red barn and a Quonset which we converted into our cheesery.
We purchase our cow milk through Alberta Milk, supporting local dairy producers.
The milk is all pasteurized in our own facility, and once the process is complete, our team handcrafts it into artisan cheese.
Alberta's First Économusée
Old School Cheesery becomes the first Economusee in Alberta. Opening its door to visitors from around the world. A visit of the premises in the company of passionate artisans and cheese lovers will enable you to discover fresh products made on site and follow the journey of milk until its transformation into cheese.
Products
Old School Cheesery - Brie - Eclipse
This Canadian Brie style cheese is a soft surface ripened cheese made from cow's milk. This cheese is moulded with a layer of ash in the center, as well as coated with the black powder. The ash is a vegetable based food grade ash, so its safe to consume. It adds a smokey crunch to the cheese. Each small batch is aged six weeks and is delicately handled to preserve its cream centre.
Old School Cheesery - Cheddar - Chipotle
Old School Cheesery Chipotle cheddar is made from freshly grounded chipotle pepper. We use real peppers which give the cheese a smoky sweet and spicy flavour. This cheddar is excellent in quesadilas or baked on a stack of nachos.<br><br> Entrepreneur Patrick Dupuis opened the Old School Cheesery in 2016 after serving 25 years in the military.<br><br> Located just outside of Vermillion, AB, The Old School Cheesery sits on 9 acres. It's historic Red Barn is now the site of Alberta's first Economusee. Opening its door to visitors from around the world. A visit of the premises in the company of passionate artisans and cheese lovers will enable you to discover fresh products made on site and follow the journey of milk until its transformation into cheese.
Old School Cheesery - Cheddar - Dill
Old School Cheesery cheddar with Dill flavour is a local favorite. This cheddar is excellent when melted in mashed potatos or in a sandwich. <br><br>Entrepreneur Patrick Dupuis opened the Old School Cheesery in 2016 after serving 25 years in the military.<br><br> Located just outside of Vermillion, AB, The Old School Cheesery sits on 9 acres. It's historic Red Barn is now the site of Alberta's first Economusee. Opening its door to visitors from around the world. A visit of the premises in the company of passionate artisans and cheese lovers will enable you to discover fresh products made on site and follow the journey of milk until its transformation into cheese.
Old School Cheesery - Curds - Dill
Fresh cheese curds are often eaten as a snack, as finger food, or an appetizer. They may be served alone, dressed with an additional flavor, or with another food, such as french fries and gravy (Poutine!). <br><br>Entrepreneur Patrick Dupuis opened the Old School Cheesery in 2016 after serving 25 years in the military.<br><br> Located just outside of Vermillion, AB, The Old School Cheesery sits on 9 acres. It's historic Red Barn is now the site of Alberta's first Economusee. Opening its door to visitors from around the world. A visit of the premises in the company of passionate artisans and cheese lovers will enable you to discover fresh products made on site and follow the journey of milk until its transformation into cheese.
Old School Cheesery - Curds - Garlic
Fresh cheese curds are often eaten as a snack, as finger food, or an appetizer. They may be served alone, dressed with an additional flavor, or with another food, such as french fries and gravy (Poutine!). <br><br>Entrepreneur Patrick Dupuis opened the Old School Cheesery in 2016 after serving 25 years in the military.<br><br> Located just outside of Vermillion, AB, The Old School Cheesery sits on 9 acres. It's historic Red Barn is now the site of Alberta's first Economusee. Opening its door to visitors from around the world. A visit of the premises in the company of passionate artisans and cheese lovers will enable you to discover fresh products made on site and follow the journey of milk until its transformation into cheese.
Old School Cheesery - Curds - Chipotle
Fresh cheese curds are often eaten as a snack, as finger food, or an appetizer. They may be served alone, dressed with an additional flavor, or with another food, such as french fries and gravy (Poutine!). <br><br>Entrepreneur Patrick Dupuis opened the Old School Cheesery in 2016 after serving 25 years in the military.<br><br> Located just outside of Vermillion, AB, The Old School Cheesery sits on 9 acres. It's historic Red Barn is now the site of Alberta's first Economusee. Opening its door to visitors from around the world. A visit of the premises in the company of passionate artisans and cheese lovers will enable you to discover fresh products made on site and follow the journey of milk until its transformation into cheese.
Old School Cheesery - Curds - Regular
Fresh cheese curds are often eaten as a snack, as finger food, or an appetizer. They may be served alone, dressed with an additional flavor, or with another food, such as french fries and gravy (Poutine!). <br><br>Entrepreneur Patrick Dupuis opened the Old School Cheesery in 2016 after serving 25 years in the military.<br><br> Located just outside of Vermillion, AB, The Old School Cheesery sits on 9 acres. It's historic Red Barn is now the site of Alberta's first Economusee. Opening its door to visitors from around the world. A visit of the premises in the company of passionate artisans and cheese lovers will enable you to discover fresh products made on site and follow the journey of milk until its transformation into cheese.
Old School Cheesery - Brie - Regular
Brie is a classic cheese of French origin, made of whole milk. It has a white, velvety, bloomy rind, and a smooth, flowing, light-yellow interior. It's rich, creamy flavour hints of butter, mushroom and hazelnut. It is both subtle and tangy in taste.<br><br> When forming and hand-cutting natural cheese, product sizes are approximate. While every effort is made to provide the exact size stated (and our cheese packers are very practiced), forming and hand-cutting are not exact sciences.
Old School Cheesery - Brie - Applewood Smoked
Entrepreneur Patrick Dupuis opened the Old School Cheesery in 2016 after serving 25 years in the military.<br><br> Located just outside of Vermillion, AB, The Old School Cheesery sits on 9 acres. It's historic Red Barn is now the site of Alberta's first Economusee. Opening its door to visitors from around the world. A visit of the premises in the company of passionate artisans and cheese lovers will enable you to discover fresh products made on site and follow the journey of milk until its transformation into cheese.
Old School Cheesery - Cheddar - Applewood Smoked
Old School Cheesery smokes their cheddar for 5 hours using applewood chips. As soon as you open the package, a gentle smoked scent brings you back to camping and the outdoors..<br><br>Entrepreneur Patrick Dupuis opened the Old School Cheesery in 2016 after serving 25 years in the military.<br><br> Located just outside of Vermillion, AB, The Old School Cheesery sits on 9 acres. It's historic Red Barn is now the site of Alberta's first Economusee. Opening its door to visitors from around the world. A visit of the premises in the company of passionate artisans and cheese lovers will enable you to discover fresh products made on site and follow the journey of milk until its transformation into cheese.
