CHEESE TASTING NOTES

Old Brooklyn Cheese

Teffendhardt
Teffendhardt

Teffendhardt

Raw Cow Milk • Waxed Rind Gouda-Style • Aged 3 to 9 Months • Vegetarian Rennet

Texture:
Firm, Slightly Crystalline
Aromas/Flavors:
Butter, Caramel, Grass
Edible Pairings:
Quince Paste, Fig, Prosciutto
Beverages:
Brown Ale, Chardonnay, Rosé Wine, Syrah
Best enjoyed within 1 month of delivery. Store under 70 F for no more than 1 week or store in fridge (80% humidity, 39 F)
Wino Red
Wino Red

Wino Red

Pasteurized COW MILK • Semi-Firm • Bloomy Rind • Aged 14 weeks • vegetarian rennet

Texture:
Semi-Firm
Aromas/Flavors:
Earthy, Cured Meat
Edible Pairings:
Blackberries, Dried Cherries, Speck
Beverages:
Rosé Wine, Pale Ale, Pinot Grigio
Best enjoyed within 2 weeks of delivery. Store under 70 F for no more than 3 days or store in fridge (80% humidity, 39 F)
Lake Erie Breakwall
Lake Erie Breakwall

Lake Erie Breakwall

Raw COW Milk • Grana-Padano Style • Aged 16 months • vegetarian rennet

Texture:
Dense, Crystalline (like Parm!)
Aromas/Flavors:
Bright, Pineapple, Toasted Nuts, Grass
Edible Pairings:
Honey, Apple, Pear, Dried Fruit, and Fig. It also goes very well Cured Meat, Olives, and Nuts.
Beverages:
Prosecco, Chianti, Lambrusco, Lager
Storage & Service

Cut wedges of cheese are best eaten within one to two weeks, although they can last much longer in the Grotto.

When leaving these cut wedges of cheese out in the Grotto on the counter, the recommendation is to enjoy them within the week. If you'd like to hold onto them for months, place the Grotto in the fridge.

When ready to serve all cheeses, it is recommended to allow them to come to room temperature over one hour.

Complement & Contrast

1.  Fresh fruits, dried fruits, and fruit jams enhance the sweet characteristics of the cheeses and provide balance to the salts and good fats in the cheese.

2.  Fresh and pickled vegetables serve as a palate cleanser, highlighting the natural vegetal flavors of the cheese while their natural acidity cuts through the rich texture of cheeses.

3.  Roasted fruits, vegetables, and nuts bring out the natural caramelized, nutty notes of the cheeses.

4.  Lighter breads and crackers serve as a vehicle for lighter cheeses, where tangy, dense breads serve as a vehicle for more robust cheeses

5.  Chocolate is always a good idea.

6.  Wine pairing follows a similar approach, but beware of tannins overpowering and clashing with a cheese's flavor profile. A light to medium-bodied red is a safe bet for most cheeses.

7.  Beer pairings almost always work.

8.  Allow the cheeses to come to room temperature 1-hour before enjoying!

Cheese Maker:  Old Brooklyn Cheese
Region:  Cleveland Ohio

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