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Buy the Brannvinsost with Aquavit on http://www.igourmet.com

(based on 6 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Sweden

Brännvinsost is an aged Swedish cow's milk cheese fortified with an 80 proof Swedish liquor called Brännvin, also known as Aquavit. Made by Wernersson Ost in the style of a Tilsit, this cheese matures for at least 10 months before being injected with hard liquor.

As strong as Brännvinsost may sound, it is surprisingly mild. Under the layer of midnight black wax, there is a sunny yellow cheese, firm with tiny curd holes and a texture reminiscent of aged Cheddar. Upon first taste, the cheese is mellow and buttery. Follow through to the finish for a touch of sharpness from the Aquavit. Only a small quantity of liquor is injected, but it makes a huge difference in the cheese's flavor.

Made from cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 4.4 pound 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 Brannvinsost with Aquavit

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4 stars

(based on 6 reviews)

83% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Flavorful(4), Smooth(5)

Best Uses:

After dinner(3), Hors d'oeuvre(5)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(4)

Great cheese!

By Grace

from Little Rock, AR on 11/9/2008

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Pros:

Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brannvinsost with Aquavit:

I used this cheese in a quiche - it was fantastic! I couldn't distinguish any alcohol in the flavor, which is probably a bonus.

Desription is accurate

By LeftCoastBlues

from Pleasanton, CA on 11/8/2008

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Pros:

Buttery, Firm

Cons:

Crumbles

Best Uses:

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

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brannvinsost with Aquavit:

This is, indeed, a creamy, buttery cheese with a sharp finish. I used if to make grilled cheese on rye bread sandwiches to serve with sun dried tomato soup and it was excellent! It is also excellent shaved on a salad paired with apple, pear,(or maybe even fig)! It is a bit crumbly, so it has to be sliced thick, or shaved, but I will be buying more of this unusual and flavorful cheese.

A True Delight

By Burt

from SOuth New Jersey on 10/31/2008

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Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Experimentor, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brannvinsost with Aquavit:

Spreads easily and tastes great

Complex

By Mighty Mouse

from FL on 10/18/2008

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Pros:

Complex, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brannvinsost with Aquavit:

great as an appetizer; smooth and complex.

[0 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Check-Out Special!

By donquixote

from Kapaa, HI on 10/14/2008

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Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Smooth

Cons:

Bland

Best Uses:

Give Away

Describe Yourself:

cook, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brannvinsost with Aquavit:

Dull cheese. Just what i should have expected from a check-out special!

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Brennvinsost

By Anniepie

from Fremont, Indiana on 2/18/2008

Pros:

Creamy finish, Firm, Flavorful, nutty flavor, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, On WASA crackers, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Brannvinsost with Aquavit:

I lived in Sweden for a couple years and this is my favorite Swedish cheese. It has a full rich taste that is nutty with a creamy finish. We ate it even for breakfast on Swedish Rye with just a smear of orange marmalade. I don't know how well it stores, it never lasts very long at my house.

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