Covered with forests and pastures and crossed by numerous rivers, the countryside of Chimay has always been a livestock-rearing area, and dairy herds mean cheese! Since 1876, the Trappist monks of Scourmont have known the secrets of making this semi-hard cheese made from milk from their farm and matured in the vaulted cellars of the abbey. Chimay Grand Cru is a semi-hard pressed cheese. The rind is natural, non-coloured, without preservatives and slightly flowery. After maturing for six weeks, its creaminess and fine taste of good, fresh, creamy milk give it all its flavor.

• Made from pasteurized (scalded) cow's milk.
• Photo depicts whole 5 lb. form of cheese.
• We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
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We have put together a delightful selection of four cheeses to pair perfectly with beer! When pairing cheese, we often think of wine, but these three cheeses are made for ale. The assortment includes:

• Cotswold: Cotswold is a cheese from England that is often called "Pub Cheese" in its home country. Flavored with onion and chives, it is the perfect match for any beer.
• Denhay Farm Cheddar: Denhay Cheddar is carefully matured and monitored until it is 11 months old when it is sold as premium West Country Farmhouse Cheddar.
• Cheshire: This dense, crumbly cheese derives its mild saltiness from the pastures of the Cheshire plain. England's oldest-known cheese, it is reddish-orange in color and has a slightly tangy flavor.
• English Cheddar with Caramelized Onions: Creamy, buttery cheddar is perfectly blended with tangy, caramelized onions to produce a new English favorite.

  This assortment includes a 1/2 pound of each selection.

Please note that any item temporarily out of stock will be substituted with a similar item of equal value. Beer not included.

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Made in Monroe, Wisconsin, Beer Kaese is a robust, American classic with a German/Swiss pedigree. Containing no beer, this cheese was registered in 1933 as a celebratory salute to the repeal of Prohibition, hence the name Beer Kaese. The unique flavor of Beer Kaese comes from aging. It is shelf-cured, resulting in a golden yellow rind. Beer Kaese has an earthy, slightly tangy, full-bodied flavor which makes it an excellent pairing with rye or pumpernickel bread and a slice of onion with a glass of red wine or, preferably, beer. Alternatively, try this cheese served for dessert with a glass of port.

Suitable for vegetarians.

• Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
• Photo depicts whole 5 lb. form of cheese.
• We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
• Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

Just north of the French border lies Chimay, a town in the Belgian forest of Mont du Secours. In 1850, Trappist monks built a Cistercian Abbey there as a place to study, pray and work. In 1862, the monks added a dairy and a brewery to the Abbey to help generate funds for their livelihood. Soon thereafter, they started making cheese from milk produced at the dairy that became quite popular at the local marketplace. Our Chimay cheese is a variation of their original recipe, but is even more special, as the rind is washed with their already famous Chimay beer rather than ordinary spring water. This new variety developed an incomparable flavor that delighted the nose as well as the palate. The cheese is semi-soft and has a nutty, well-finished flavor with just a hint of hops and malt. While its aroma is quite strong, the taste of the cheese itself is somewhat mild but not at all bland.

• Made from scalded cow's milk.
• Photo depicts whole 5 lb. form of cheese.
• We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
• Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

Old Chimay, as the name suggests, is an aged cheese from our friends at the Chimay Abbey in Belgium. Famous for their soft St. Paulin-style cheese that is washed in ale, they also make this excellent variety. It is made with pasteurized, unskimmed cow's milk and aged for eight months. Its striking orange color is similar to that of Mimolette, and it offers a springy yet satiny texture. Old Chimay has a hazelnut taste that is sharp and creamy at the same time. You will love this beautifully balanced Trappiste cheese with a Belgian beer, light or dark.

• Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
• Photo depicts whole 7 lb. form of cheese.
• We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
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An exciting new cheese from Bavaria has made its way to our shores. Called Konigskase (King's Cheese), it is made from milk taken from cows that are exclusively raised on mountain farms in protected regions. In this pristine environment, the cows only feed on fresh grass or hay. The cheesemakers use unpasteurized milk and produce different varieties of hard and semi-hard cheeses using completely natural methods, free from preservatives. Their specialties include King's Cheese, which is moderately aromatic and royally delicious, and King Ludwig's Bierkäse (beer cheese), which is brushed with dark beer during maturation. King's Cheese has a golden yellow appearance and a semi-hard texture. It is perfect for slicing and melting, making it an ideal candidate for sandwiches and fondue.

• Made from unpasteurized cow's milk.
• Photo depicts whole 9 lb. form of cheese.
• We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
• Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.