Sheridan's Brown Bread Cracker are a handmade, artisan cracker created in West Cork, Ireland, specifically to pair with cheeses. They use a few simple, traditional Irish ingredients to create a distinctive flavor and texture inspired by traditional Irish brown bread.
The story of Sheridan's Brown Bread Crackers is a classic tale of two cheesemonger brothers who, after years of searching, took matters into their own hands to create the perfect companion for their cheeses.
In 1995, brothers Kevin and Seamus Sheridan began selling Irish farmhouse cheeses from a market stall in Galway, Ireland, before opening their first shop. The business grew into Sheridans Cheesemongers, a well-known name in the Irish artisan food scene. For 15 years, the brothers were dissatisfied with the crackers available for their cheeses. They believed that the right cracker should enhance, not overpower, the subtle flavors of the cheese. They were inspired by the simple, traditional Irish brown soda bread that had been a staple in their family home for generations. They recognized that the bread's simple ingredients and unique flavor could be translated into a cracker.