Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Cheese of the week: Porter Cheddar

Name: Porter Cheddar

Brand: Cahill's
 
Place of Purchase:  HyVee Foods in Ames, Iowa

Country of Origin: Ireland

Price in Iowa: $14.99/lb

Milk: Cow

Processing: A monastery-style cheddar mingled with Cahill's own porter ale.

Texture: Semi-firm

Color: cream-yellow with dark brown veining

Rind: Natural waxed (with a beautiful brown wax)

Aroma: Woody, smokey

Taste: Nutty, coffee, walnut

Mouth feel: A solid cheddar paste

Notes: This cheese was much better than Cahill's Whiskey Cheese from last week.  The porter ale blends well with the cheddar, with the protein and fat in the cheddar.  This cheese paired well with the local microbrews that I had from Olde Main Brewing here in Ames.