Smoked Cheddar

Smoked Cheddar, called Cinderblock, is a 6 oz cheddar smoked over applewood and hickory in an authentic smokehouse, made by Cheese Brothers in Stanley, Wisconsin. The kindled applewood and hickory chips give it a rich, robust smoke. It is aged two to twelve months for a smoky, rich, slightly sharp flavor.

At a glance

• Net weight: 6 oz
• Type: Wood-smoked cheddar
• Age: 2 to 12 months
• Flavor: Smoky, rich, a bit sharp
• Smoke: Applewood and hickory
• Ingredients: Cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes
• Origin: Stanley, Wisconsin
• Vendor: Cheese Brothers, Inc.
• Shipping: Vacuum-sealed; insulated with gel ice packs in warm weather at no extra charge

Best for

• Pairing with cured meats and mustard
• Meat and cheese boards
• Melting into grilled sandwiches
• Snacking for smoked-cheese fans
• A gift for a barbecue lover

Pairings

Enjoy it with cured meats and mustard, or pair it with a Merlot or a Pale Ale. It also melts well into grilled sandwiches.

Flavor profile

Smoky and rich with a slightly sharp edge from real applewood and hickory smoke.

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.

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