Hard cheeses are characterised by a low moisture content (around 30%), a dense and firm texture and a crumbly structure. The maturation process for these cheeses usually lasts several months, which gives them a pronounced flavour and aroma. As a result of maturation, hard cheeses have a low lactose and high protein content.
Ievas siers ir nepasterizēts govs piena cietais siers. Tas ir trekns (32g tauku), gatavināts 2–4 mēnešus. Šim lieliskajam sieram ir maiga, saldena garša, stingra tekstūra un smalkie garšaugu gabaliņi.