Product Reviews and Ratings - England - Hereford Hop from igourmet

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(based on 2 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, England

This unique cheese is made in Herefordshire by Charles Martell of Laurel Farm, Gloucester. Hereford Hop's uniqueness derives from the fact that it is rubbed with ground, toasted hops, according to a medieval tradition. These are the same dried flowers used to lend the bitter flavor to beers and ales. The cheese itself is tender and buttery. The hops add a bitter aroma and flavor that is quite complementary. The rind is edible, although some prefer to discard it. The natural accompaniment for this cheese is, of course, a good English beer or ale. Suitable for Vegetarians.

Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 2.5 lb. form of cheese.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
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Avg. Customer Rating:

3.5 stars

(based on 2 reviews)

Boring

By Chef Matt from Washington, DC on 7/15/2008

Cons:

Bland

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hereford Hop:

I ordered this cheese for my restaurant, a beer-forward cuisine restaurant, so I thought this would be the perfect match for my cheese board. It was Boring with a capital "B". This cheese is flavorless, uninteresting, and generally useless.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Regional and Robust

By WWTaster

from Upstate, NY on 4/14/2008

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Gourmand

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hereford Hop:

Another great endeavor from Martell and Laurel Farm. In the tradition of the amazing Stinking Bishop, this artisinal cheese features a hearty bloom of "beery" hops in the finishing after-taste. The tangy bite of the grazed field offsets the slightly bitter hops. The robust and edible rind is excellent with/on a whole grain or rustic cracker or bread. Also excellent melted on same with hard "salami" type meats, fresh herbs, etc.

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