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(based on 4 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, England

Berkswell sheep's milk cheese is handmade at 16th Century Ram Hall, situated on the edge of Berkswell village from where the cheese takes its name. Berkswell is five miles west of Coventry in England. This unpasteurized, hard cheese was developed from a traditional Caerphilly recipe, but adapted and matured for four to eight months to give it unique texture and flavor. Berkswell is close textured and has been described as 'silky', full, rich and sweet in flavor. It is frequently compared favorably with a mature Pecorino. The cheese is hard and chewy, almost granular. Each bite reveals more of its complex flavors -roasted nuts, caramelized onions and meadow flowers with prickly tang. It can be enjoyed on the cheese board or for grating and also in soups.

Best Modern British Cheese 1999, Gold medal, 1994,1995, 1998,1999, Bronze medal, 1997; Nantwich International Cheese Comp: N.S.A Trophy, 1994, 1995,1996; Bakewell Cheese Show: Supreme Champion, 1995; S.C.A. Trophy, 1993 B.S.D.A. Trophy, 1991, 1992,1994; Royal Bath and West: Second in class 1998.

British Cheese Awards 2005: winner for Best Export Cheese.

Suitable for vegetarians.
Made from unpasteurized sheep's milk.
Photo depicts whole 6 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.

More information for the Berkswell

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.5 stars

(based on 4 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Flavorful(3)

A very good cheese

By Mitch from Griggstown, NJ on 12/7/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Flavorful

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Berkswell:

I always bring two cheeses to Thanksgiving dinner (one always being your incredibly good Wensleydale with cranberries) and one new one. This year I brought the Berkswell and it was a hit! I am not one to describe cheeses with flowery adjectives and can only say this cheese was well enjoyed by a large number of "non-cheese people" with varied tastes.

Best Cheese Ever

By SuAnn

from Delray Beach, Fl on 12/22/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Describe Yourself:

We just like chese

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Berkswell:

We tasted this cheese at a wine & cheese tasting at the Jordan Winery in California. We told our local cheese stores to order from you!

Grassy

By Allison

from Broomfield, CO on 7/31/2007

Pros:

Flavorful

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Berkswell:

Three and a half stars. I'm confused by the description of the cheese having the flavor of roasted nuts and caramelized onions. I taste freshly cut grass -- lots and lots of freshly cut grass.

This is a very good artisan cheese, I'm just a bit put off by the grassy flavor. Then again, grass is what cows are supposed to eat, not grain. Grass-fed beef is very expensive and it has nutritional properties (such as CLA) that are highly sought-after. So maybe this cheese has the superior nutritional properties of grass-fed beef.

My all time favorite!

By Ken from Toledo, Ohio on 3/1/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Berkswell:

This cheese is superb with a good red wine.

Customer Reviews about the Berkswell at igourmet