What is the best Aged Cheddar you've had?

[Steve Kroll]

Originally Posted by Soma

Boy, my hubby and I must be cheese wimps. We prefer the one or two year Balderson Cheddar to the more aged ones. But then, we don't drink wine: I bet that helps!

Maybe it's my Wisconsin upbringing again, but when it comes to aged Cheddar, I prefer beer.

[Soma]

You prefer beer to cheddar? Or beer to wine? (guessing that you mean you drink beer with your cheese, not wine). I had to give up all alcohol due to depression, 20 years ago. I'm a party pooper now....but still like to eat and feast and party.

[Gravy Queen]

OOh this is one of my very fave cheddars:

Godminster Vintage: Heart 400g Organic Cheddar

[Steve Kroll]

Originally Posted by Soma

You prefer beer to cheddar? Or beer to wine? (guessing that you mean you drink beer with your cheese, not wine).

Yes, I drink beer with cheddar cheese, but I drink wine with other cheeses.

[taxlady]

Originally Posted by LPBeier

Could very well be Balderson - it is our most famous Cheddar!

I keep seeing that at Costco. I guess I'll have to pick up some.

[taxlady]

I'm Danish. I prefer my cheese to get stinky as it ages over getting sharp.

[LPBeier]

Originally Posted by taxlady

I keep seeing that at Costco. I guess I'll have to pick up some.

Start with the 2 or 3 year old. Specially if you prefer stinky to sharp . If you start now, but Christmas you will be ready for the 6 year!

All this talk is making me feel there is a Costco trip in my very near future! I have cheese and crackers for my afternoon snack with my medications and I think it's time I treat myself!

[FrankZ]

So we went to one of those supermarkets that make their shtick on "fresh", "local", "organic" etc.

They had some cheddar there that was simply label with the aging 2, 3 or 4 years. I picked up a small block of 4 year old to give it a whirl. I like a good sharp cheddar.

[Dawgluver]

Now you guys with Costcos just have to cut that out!

[TATTRAT]

Originally Posted by Steve Kroll

Yes, I drink beer with cheddar cheese, but I drink wine with other cheeses.

Good call. Certain cheese certainly go better with Ale, than wine.