Rush Creek Reserve is back.
$35 per wheel · Approximately 12 oz
First batch arrives Friday, November 6, 2026.
Rush Creek Reserve.
The cheese we wait for all year is finally here.
Well, soon. Andy Hatch of Uplands Cheese in Dodgeville, Wisconsin makes this incredibly seasonal, raw milk cheese when his herd of cows go from the lush green pasture of Wisconsin to hay in the fall. Something magical happens to the milk - it becomes richer, and the resulting cheese is PURE LUXURY. Rush Creek is a spruce-wrapped, spoonable, heaven-on-Earth kind of cheese with notes of cultured butter and earthy, savory, meaty flavors.
Enjoy on the holiday table, on a cozy date night in front of the fire, or just a special moment with yourself.
All cheeses are about 12 oz of decadence.
Because of Rush Creek's extremely limited quantities and allocated nature, it's best to preorder. The first batch arrives on 11/6 and we'll receive more over the next couple of months.
We sell out early, get your orders in!
Each wheel will have at least a two-week shelf life from your chosen batch arrival date. For example, a wheel from the December 18 batch will be great through the New Year.
And while prices keep going up on everything else, we are proud to offer Rush Creek Reserve at the same price as we have since 2017, $35/each (approx 12 oz/ea).
Choose your batch
November 6: First release - celebrate with us at the release party.
November 20: Your pre-Thanksgiving batch.
December 4: Early December gatherings.
December 18: Christmas and New Year’s plans.
Pick up at your convenience during Rhined business hours, on or after your chosen pickup date. Don’t wait too long, though! This seasonal cheese is best enjoyed while it’s at its peak.
Taste the first batch with us!
Cheese Happy Hour: Rush Creek Reserve Release Party · Friday, November 6 · 4 - 6 PM
Taste Rush Creek Reserve and four batches of Pleasant Ridge Reserve. $5 admission includes a $5 credit toward Uplands Cheese purchased during the event. Wine is available for purchase separately. Club members attend free with their emailed ticket code.
Cheese Happy Hour: Rush Creek Reserve Release Party · $5 →
The cheese we wait for all year
Andy Hatch of Uplands Cheese in Dodgeville, Wisconsin makes this seasonal, raw-milk cheese as his herd’s diet goes from lush summer pasture to autumn hay. Wrapped in spruce bark, Rush Creek is spoonable, buttery, earthy and deeply savory.
Bring it to the holiday table, share it on a cozy date night, or keep a special moment for yourself.
Due to high demand and limited production, we recommend preordering your Rush Creek Reserve.
Rhined Club members receive 10% off. Use your member code at checkout.
Each wheel will have at least a two-week shelf life from your chosen batch arrival date. For example, a wheel from the December 18 batch will be great through the New Year.
Still $35 per wheel - the same price we’ve offered since 2017.
Rush Creek FAQs
How should I serve Rush Creek Reserve?
Let your Rush Creek Reserve come to room temperature before serving. If you’d like it warmed, remove the paper wrapping, leave the spruce bark in place, and wrap the wheel in foil. Warm in a preheated 225°F oven for about 15 minutes, until soft and warm. Lift off the top rind and scoop!
How much is a wheel?
$35 for approximately 12 oz. Rhined Club members receive 10% off with their member code.
When can I pick up my order?
Your order will be ready on your chosen pickup date. Stop by at your convenience during Rhined business hours, on or after that date, at The Rhined, 1737 Elm Street, Cincinnati. Don’t wait too long, though! We want you to enjoy your cheese at its best. We’ll send a reminder - please subscribe to our newsletter to receive it.
Can I get local delivery or ship a gift?
Pickup, local delivery and shipping are available. Enter your address at checkout to see the available fulfillment options and charges. Contact hello@therhined.com before ordering if you need a particular delivery or shipping date.
Can I taste it first?
Join our Cheese Happy Hour: Rush Creek Reserve Release Party on Friday, November 6, 4 - 6 PM at The Rhined. Taste Rush Creek Reserve and four batches of Pleasant Ridge Reserve. Admission is $5 and includes a $5 credit toward Uplands Cheese purchased during the event. Wine is available for purchase separately.