Product Reviews and Ratings - Belgium - Chimay Grand Cru from igourmet

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(based on 2 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Belgium

Covered with forests and pastures and crossed by numerous rivers, the countryside of Chimay has always been a livestock-rearing area, and dairy herds mean cheese! Since 1876, the Trappist monks of Scourmont have known the secrets of making this semi-hard cheese made from milk from their farm and matured in the vaulted cellars of the abbey. Chimay Grand Cru is a semi-hard pressed cheese. The rind is natural, non-coloured, without preservatives and slightly flowery. After maturing for six weeks, its creaminess and fine taste of good, fresh, creamy milk give it all its flavor.

Made from pasteurized (scalded) cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 5 lb. form of cheese.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
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Avg. Customer Rating:

4 stars

(based on 2 reviews)

Like a Belgian Taleggio

By Bruegger

from Pennfield, NY on 4/14/2010

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Pros:

Complex, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Beer fan, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chimay Grand Cru:

I was originally looking for Orval brewery's cheese, but found this cheese was interesting enough to try. While stinky, I didn't find it overpowering like Ardrahan or Epoisses. It has a tacky texture like Taleggio, but isn't quite as salty. The washing of beer gives it a slightly yeasty finish -- good with whole wheat oat bread.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Powerful flavor

By Aussiecoug

from Houston, TX on 5/7/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent

Cons:

Ammonia, Bitter

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chimay Grand Cru:

Initially, I did not like this cheese very much at all because of a bitter ammonia-like aftertaste. However, because I hate to waste stuff I continued to try it in different ways. By the time I finished the block (with absolutely no assistance from my wife!) I actually was enjoying this cheese... ammonia and all! It was quite good grilled and I might order it again.

Customer Reviews about the Chimay Grand Cru at igourmet