This beautifully marbled white cheddar is made using Devil's Canyon "Full Boar" Scotch Ale. The curds of the cheese are soaked in the malty, caramel ale for a full two hours before the curds are pressed down into their cheese form. This process really makes the beer permeate the entire cheese and is what gives it it's marbled look. The cheddar is sharp and tangy with a subtle but definitely there beer taste. The Fiscalini Cheese company uses raw milk from their own cows and makes a wide variety of other delicious cheeses.
How to eat:
I loved this cheese just sliced up on some crackers, but it would also be great in a sandwich or as part of a charcuterie board with some fresh salami and prosciutto.
Pairings:
Ale! This cheese made me crave a good strong ale. I would actually love to get the Devil's Canyon beer that it's made with and try them together. Aside from beer, I'd stick with the saltier side of accompaniments, a salty cracker, pretzels, nuts, etc.
Where to buy:
We found this in the gourmet cheese section of Safeway, $7.48 for 7.04 ounces. You can find it at your local grocery store or on Fiscalini Cheese's website at a half pound for $20. Devil's Canyon beers can be found almost exclusively in California, but Total Wine has the "Full Boar", 22 ounce bottle for $4.29.
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