Decatur Dairy Keeps Churning Out Award-Winning Cheeses

BRODHEAD — Master cheesemaker Steve Stettler has a way of turning milk from area farms into the best cheese in the world.

How does he do it?

“Luck,” is his first response, accompanied by a chuckle.

“No. 1, it’s good milk,” the Brodhead cheesemaker said. “And you’ve got to work at it. It doesn’t come easy.”

His Havarti, pepper Havarti and white Muenster won best of class in their categories at the World Champion Cheese Contest in Madison in March, while the dill Havarti took second place.

The third-generation cheesemaker and Decatur Dairy owner plans a grand opening this summer to showcase an expansion and new store.

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