Sugar House Creamery, Raw Cow Milk, Aged 8-12 Months.

The layered complexity of a great beef broth describes the nuanced flavors of this Appenzeller-inspired cheese. Brown Swiss milk, transformed into cheese and long-aged, expresses itself as Nature's version of MSG: robust, bold and mouthwateringly meaty. Lingering long on the tongue, flavor discoveries are unique to the taster. A pleasantly tongue-tingling sensation accompanies longer aged batches along with a fine crystallization that crunches under the teeth. The epitome of milk preservation, each 25-pound wheel represents a distinct moment in time. Wheels are aged from eight to twelve months and harvested by cheesemakers when at their peak.

Service: In the cold weather, grate copious amounts and broil over roasted potatoes. In warm weather, a slab of the stuff on a thick slice of rustic sourdough, topped with a ripe, dripping tomato. Pieces are approximately 0.50 - 0.75 pounds.

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