El Diablo - Scorpion Pepper Gouda

El Diablo is a 6 oz creamy gouda loaded with scorpion peppers, made by Cheese Brothers in Stanley, Wisconsin. For those who like things extra spicy, it blends fiery scorpion peppers into a creamy gouda base. The result is an irresistible mix of spicy, creamy, and sweet, but only for those who can take the heat.

At a glance

• Net weight: 6 oz
• Type: Scorpion pepper gouda
• Age: 2 to 12 months
• Spice level: Fiery
• Flavor: Creamy and slightly sweet with a lot of heat
• Ingredients: Cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, scorpion chili peppers, annatto coloring
• Origin: Stanley, Wisconsin
• Vendor: Cheese Brothers, Inc.
• Shipping: Vacuum-sealed; insulated with gel ice packs in warm weather at no extra charge

Best for

• Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes
• Spicy snacking
• Melting into nachos and quesadillas
• Pairing with lagers and ales
• A gift for a heat seeker

Pairings

Pair it with lagers and ales, or fold it into Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes. It melts well into nachos and quesadillas for an extra kick.

Flavor profile

Creamy and slightly sweet up front with a fierce scorpion-pepper heat on the finish.

About Cheese Brothers

Cheese Brothers is a Wisconsin cheesemaker crafting small-batch specialty cheeses, including wood-fired smoked varieties, each vacuum-sealed and packed to arrive fresh.

Made by Cheese Brothers, based in Almena, Wisconsin.

Learn more: What Is Gouda?