Aged Brick (Beer Kase)

Aged Brick, also known as Beer Kase, from Mousehouse Cheesehaus is a strong, washed-rind Wisconsin cheese cellared three to six months with a Limburger-culture rind. Wiping the rind with Limburger culture during aging drives a bold, pungent aroma and tangy, assertive flavor in the great Wisconsin strong-cheese tradition.

At a glance

• Style: Washed-rind cheese, also called Beer Kase
• Age: 3 to 6 months
• Rind: Washed with Limburger culture
• Milk: Cow's milk
• Character: Strong, tangy, pungent
• Origin: Wisconsin
• Maker: Mousehouse Cheesehaus

Best for

• Adventurous cheese lovers
• Fans of Limburger and washed-rind styles
• Classic rye-and-onion sandwiches
• Strong-cheese tasting boards
• A bold gift for a cheese enthusiast
• Pairing with beer

Pairings

Serve on rye bread with raw onion and mustard in the classic German-American style. Pairs with a malty lager, strong ale, or a robust red wine, and is best enjoyed by those familiar with pungent washed-rind cheeses.

Flavor profile

Strong, tangy, and unmistakably pungent, a full-throttle washed-rind cheese that is not for the faint of heart.

About Mousehouse Cheesehaus

Mousehouse Cheesehaus is a Wisconsin cheese and specialty food maker carrying classic strong cheeses like this washed-rind Aged Brick.