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Appenzeller Black label
Appenzeller Black label

Appenzeller Black label

$19.00 AUD


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This Swiss semi-hard cows milk cheese is a stunning mountain cheese that is rubbed with a light brine during its maturation.

Key Facts

Origin:Appenzel, Canton of Appenzell, Switzerland

Milk: Cow (raw milk)

Rennet Type: Animal rennet

Style: Semi-hard

Classification: Artisan   

Shelf Life: 7-10 days, this product is cut to order 

Goes well with: Dry Oloroso Sherry, full-bodied and aromatic white wines

Similar cheeses: First koning, Challerhocker, Comte, Swiss Gruyère Vieux

Printable cheese note

Appenzeller black label is a semi-hard Swiss mountain cheese, it is made with whole unpasteurised milk and smeared in a light brine as it matures, giving the rind an amber colour and assisting in the development of its flavour. Appenzell has a dense, creamy texture with a herbaceous flavour and a delicately spicy finish.

No Other Appenzeller than the black label represents better the chaacteristics of the people of its home region in the Alpstein: It has a robust and hearthy character, is sometimes a bit sharp but still very well balanced. As the cheese ages, the cheesemaker search for the very best wheels and store them in a damp cellar at round 14 degrees Celsius to mature them for at least 6 months. This process creates a cheese with a uniques flavour, a must have for those who love tart cheese.



Ingredients: Raw cow's milk, salt, cultures, animal rennet.

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RicBrunswick
Firstkoenig

It is very hard to find Appenzeller cheese in Australia (in general outside of Europe), so Harper & Blohm suggested Firstkoenig as an alternative and I must say I am very impressed. A great tasting alternative, best when it is almost room temperature.

This raw/unpasteurised milk cheese is pretty darn good, isn't it? The complex flavour profile really comes alive when allowed to warm up a bit - long live the first king/Firstkönig!

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RicBrunswick
Firstkoenig

It is very hard to find Appenzeller cheese in Australia (in general outside of Europe), so Harper & Blohm suggested Firstkoenig as an alternative and I must say I am very impressed. A great tasting alternative, best when it is almost room temperature.

This raw/unpasteurised milk cheese is pretty darn good, isn't it? The complex flavour profile really comes alive when allowed to warm up a bit - long live the first king/Firstkönig!

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