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.
