cheese_mistress (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} cheese_mistress) wrote,@ 2007-11-20 13:23:00 |
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Aquavelva cheese (11-20-07)
No, not really Aquavelva! Here's a new cheese that just came into Atalanta from Sweden that has been injected with Aquavit. It's a little like the Vodka cheeses, but I'd say milder. It is an absolutely adorable. It looks like one of those little party kegs of beer that you can get in the grocery store, but even smaller. You can carry it around under your arm like a chihuahua! It's covered in black wax. Mild, but with some tanginess and a whiff of something on the finish - could it be liquor?
Here's what I wrote:
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Brännvinsost with Aquavit by Wernersson Ost
Time for Your Annual Shots!
New Year’s Eve is just around the corner! Celebrate with a shot of high spirits – but in your cheese instead of your glass! Brännvinsost is an aged Swedish cow’s milk cheese fortified with an 80 proof Swedish liquor called Brännvin, also known as Aquavit. Made in the style of a Tilsit, this cheese matures for at least 10 months before being injected with hard liquor.
As strong as Brännvinsost may sound, it is surprisingly mild. Under the layer of midnight black wax, there is a sunny yellow cheese, firm with tiny curd holes and a texture reminiscent of Cheddar. Upon first taste, the cheese is mellow and buttery. Follow through to the finish for a touch of tanginess from the Aquavit. Only a small quantity of liquor is injected, but it makes a huge difference in the cheese’s flavor.
Brännvinsost weighs in at just under 5 lbs. It comes in a small keg-shaped cylinder that fits nicely under the arm, making it the perfect party favor! It is a wonderful snacking cheese that pairs with a variety of festive beverages. Brännvin cheese can melt, but under heat, it loses its tangy edge.
The label shows a little Bacchus-looking man sitting on a wine cask. Made of pasteurized milk. 31% fat in dry matter.
The Cheese Mistress
http://www.cheesemistress.com
No, not really Aquavelva! Here's a new cheese that just came into Atalanta from Sweden that has been injected with Aquavit. It's a little like the Vodka cheeses, but I'd say milder. It is an absolutely adorable. It looks like one of those little party kegs of beer that you can get in the grocery store, but even smaller. You can carry it around under your arm like a chihuahua! It's covered in black wax. Mild, but with some tanginess and a whiff of something on the finish - could it be liquor?
Here's what I wrote:
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Brännvinsost with Aquavit by Wernersson Ost
Time for Your Annual Shots!
New Year’s Eve is just around the corner! Celebrate with a shot of high spirits – but in your cheese instead of your glass! Brännvinsost is an aged Swedish cow’s milk cheese fortified with an 80 proof Swedish liquor called Brännvin, also known as Aquavit. Made in the style of a Tilsit, this cheese matures for at least 10 months before being injected with hard liquor.
As strong as Brännvinsost may sound, it is surprisingly mild. Under the layer of midnight black wax, there is a sunny yellow cheese, firm with tiny curd holes and a texture reminiscent of Cheddar. Upon first taste, the cheese is mellow and buttery. Follow through to the finish for a touch of tanginess from the Aquavit. Only a small quantity of liquor is injected, but it makes a huge difference in the cheese’s flavor.
Brännvinsost weighs in at just under 5 lbs. It comes in a small keg-shaped cylinder that fits nicely under the arm, making it the perfect party favor! It is a wonderful snacking cheese that pairs with a variety of festive beverages. Brännvin cheese can melt, but under heat, it loses its tangy edge.
The label shows a little Bacchus-looking man sitting on a wine cask. Made of pasteurized milk. 31% fat in dry matter.
The Cheese Mistress
http://www.cheesemistress.com
