Beer Cheese

Beer cheese is a bold, aromatic cheese whose rind or body is washed with beer during the ripening process. This gives it a characteristic golden rind, a mildly bitter and yeasty flavour, and an intense aroma. It is most commonly made from cow's milk and belongs to the traditional specialities of Central European cheesemaking, particularly in Germany, Belgium and the Czech Republic. It is well suited to cheese boards, fondue, baked dishes and sandwiches. It pairs excellently with dark beer, bread and mustard. The fat content and flavour vary depending on the type of beer used and the length of maturation.