Name: Jarlsberg Special Reserve

Brand: none listed

Place of Purchase: Wheatsfield Organic Co-op in Ames, Iowa

Country/Region of Origin: Norway

Price in Iowa: $8.33/lb.

Milk: skim milk

Processing: Press the curd and age for at least one year.

Texture: Semi-Firm (with small to medium holes)

Color: Pale yellow

Rind: Wax

Aroma: Sharp and sweet.

Taste: Nutty, warm, sweet dairy

Mouth feel: Firm and unyielding
 
Notes: Yummy yummy yummy.  I want to make grilled cheese sandwiches with this.  I also enjoyed the slight squeak that the cheese made when you chew it.  That's the one thing that I love about fresh cheese curds, and now I can get my squeak on with Jarlsberg.