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Cheese, England
In southwestern England, the Gloucester cow, a handsome black beast with a broad white stripe running down its back, produces the creamy, rich milk from which this fabulous cheese is made. Butler's Farmhouse Double Gloucester is made by hand in the traditional manner. The adjective "double" refers to the fact that the traditional recipe for the cheese relies upon the milk from both morning and evening milkings. Double Gloucester has a flavor somewhere between Cheshire and Aged Cheddar. It has a hard, close, satiny texture and a pronounced but mellow taste that holds up well in cooking. This farmhouse version has a slightly higher price tag than our regular Double Gloucester, but the increased complexity, both in terms of flavor and texture, make it well worth the price.
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
3.7 stars
(based on 3 reviews)
67% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Much more flavorful then the supermarket
By finmagik from Schenectady, New York on 8/30/2008
Pros:
Buttery, Complex, Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Oniony, Rich
Cons:
Crumbles, Tastes of dirt
Describe Yourself:
Cheese addict, Foodie
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Butler's Farmhouse Double Gloucester:
Well, this cheese is a different beast from the one I loved so well in the supermarket. It is as rich and sweet, but much more complex. There is a tang of onions and horseradish at the finish. Which I never expected and came as a surprise. I don't know if I like it, but I do keep eating more of it.
Quicke's Farmhouse Double Gloucester
By Jim the Baker from Hawthorne, NJ on 9/30/2007
Pros:
Delicate, Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Sliceable, Smooth
Best Uses:
After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, With red wine
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Butler's Farmhouse Double Gloucester:
Simply the best Double Gloucester I can find on the East Coast.
Basic cheese
By Kay the traveller from Lancaster on 2/26/2007
Pros:
Durable
Cons:
Short on flavor
Best Uses:
Melt or snack on it
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Comments about Butler's Farmhouse Double Gloucester:
Very dull flavor and did not improve with age.
igourmet Response: This cheese is intentionally mellow, but rest assured that it has more character than factory-produced brands.