Product Reviews and Ratings - Wisconsin - Brick Cheese from igourmet

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(based on 10 ratings)

Located in: 50 States of Cheese, Wisconsin

Founded in 1885 by five dairy farmers, Chalet Cheese Cooperative continues to flourish as a cooperative, owned and operated by its 29 members. They specialize in the making of Limburger, Brick and Baby Swiss, with an emphasis on top quality and true workmanship. They are the only producers of Limburger in the United States, and their German Brick with a Limburger smear underscores their spirit for innovation.

Brick is the oldest cheese type to have originated in the USA, first created in 1875 by John Jossi, a native of Switzerland living in Lebanon, Wisconsin. Myron Olson has been crafting cheese for over 30 years and is the manager of Chalet Cheese Cooperative Brick where he makes this Wisconsin original. Flavor changes from mild and sweet, with a touch of nuttiness when young to pungent and tangy when aged. Brick is surface-ripened with a smooth, open texture. Slice for sandwiches; shred for casseroles.

Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 5 lb. form of cheese.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

3.6 stars

(based on 10 reviews)

78% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Creamy(5), Flavorful(5), Rich(5), Smooth(7)

Best Uses:

After dinner(3), Hors d'oeuvre(5), Melted(4), Salads(4), Sandwiches(4)

Describe Yourself:

Simple tastes(5)

NEVER WANT TO TASTE IT AGAIN

By JIM

from COLUMBIA, MD on 6/5/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

Bad Flavor

Best Uses:

INCONCEIVABLE

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brick Cheese:

I KNOW THAT SOME PEOPLE LIKE BRUSSEL SPROUTS AND ASPARAGUS, NOT ME, BRICK CHEESE HAS JOINED THAT GROUP FOR ME. MAYBE IT DOES A 180 WHEN MELTED BUT I'M NOT WILLING TO BE SO DISAPPOINTING TWICE.

MMMM GOOD

By nelle

from Columbus, OH on 3/31/2009

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Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Comments about Brick Cheese:

MMMMM Melt in your mouth, great at room temp.

does not stand alone use with side dish

By concordii

from indiana on 2/18/2009

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Pros:

Firm, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brick Cheese:

the cheese cannot stand alone, but with friendly side dishes is wonderful

Good, but should get better with age

By Moldysalt from SF Bay area on 12/20/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Creamy, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brick Cheese:

I grew up eating Brick cheese, which varies with age. This is a fairly young cheede with average taste, which should get better with age.

Fond childhood memories

By hbbaglady from Huntington Beach, CA on 3/15/2008

Pros:

Delicate, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Cheese Lover

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brick Cheese:

I cannot find Brick Cheese in California. [...] I can once again enjoy this treat from my childhood. Family visiting from, or returning from Wisconsin, knew they had to return w/ this cheese. I like that before it reaches room temperature, it is a little chewy. I love Brick with wedges of fresh from the garden tomatoes.

NO DISTINCT TASTE

By GRANDPOP from BURLINGTON N.J. on 10/20/2007

Cons:

Bad Flavor

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brick Cheese:

MUST BE ALMOST HEATED TO RUNNEY TO GET TASTE MIGHT BE OK FOR MACK AND CHEESE

discovered new treat

By Bootleg from Anchorage alaska on 10/15/2007

Pros:

Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brick Cheese:

Had never heard of brick cheese, tried it because it appeared interesting. loved it! great with wine and crackers.

Best that Wisconsin has to offer.

By amberjack from Mid Atlantic on 9/22/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Just the finest Wisconsin, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, anytime, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brick Cheese:

I have ordered this cheese many times and it is always good.

SUPER BIRTHDAY GIFT

By Terri the Shopper

from Los Angeles, CA on 9/8/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brick Cheese:

Birthday gift for my "senior" husband who is quite particular about food. He enoyed your brick cheese immensely.

Old classic

By Robertsen

from Harrisburg, PA on 6/26/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good price, Timeless

Best Uses:

dark bread and mustard

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brick Cheese:

My grandfather always enjoyed brick with breakfast. Now, that's a bit much for first thing in the morning for me personally, but I still love this cheese with friends when we have some heifenweisen and roast beef with horseradish. Also good on hot ham and cheese.

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