# British Cheeses **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** food-cooking\ **Created:** [February 1, 2022, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-cheeses/958758 "2022-02-01T19:09:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2022, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-cheeses/958758/41 "2022-02-02T20:49:31Z")
> [@SanVito](#): > > I’ve recently discovered the most incredible cheddar called [Pitchfork](https://trethowanbrothers.com/products/pitchfork-cheddar) - it’s like no cheddar I’ve ever tasted. "“Aye, now you hold the pitchfork and make me take a bite!” 🤪 (Just kidding. I’m sure it’s delicious. 🥰 ) ---
**Author:** ![Roderick\_Femm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/roderick_femm/32/14875_2.png) [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2022, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-cheeses/958758/42 "2022-02-02T20:58:16Z")
> [@SanVito](#): > > > [@Roderick\_Femm](#): > > > > I’m quite fond of goat’s milk and sheep’s milk cheeses, which the Brits don’t seem to make > > We certainly do - I’m struggling to think of a cheese style that some British cheesemaker doesn’t make somewhere ([here’s a snippet from my local cheesemonger who specialises in ones just from my locale](https://www.bristol-cheese.co.uk/shop?category=GOAT+%26+SHEEP)). Perhaps they’re more niche so we just don’t export much of them. Sorry, I should have said that the Brits don’t seem to export it, at least not so far as the US west coast. There are a couple of specialty cheese shops around, I should go check them out again. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2022, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-cheeses/958758/43 "2022-02-02T22:05:23Z")
I like Montgomery’s Cheddar from Neal’s Yard. I can get it readily at my fancy-schmancy gourmet grocery store. Once they even broke into a brand new wheel for me. > **[Montgomery's Cheddar](https://www.nealsyarddairy.co.uk/products/montgomerys-cheddar)** > > Each batch has its own character, and the profiles that we select to sell via retail tend to be rich, brothy, meaty and savoury. * * * I also like Cheshire. Harder to find. I gather it’s been around so long that Roman soldiers in ancient Britain used to toast it in their campfires stuck on the points of their swords. ---
**Author:** ![Pleonast](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pleonast/32/1183_2.png) [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2022, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-cheeses/958758/44 "2022-02-02T22:27:06Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > I gather it’s been around so long that Roman soldiers in ancient Britain used to toast it in their campfires stuck on the points of their swords. Mmm, two-thousand-year-old cheddar. /Mel Brooks ---
**Author:** ![GreenWyvern](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/greenwyvern/32/2834_2.png) [@GreenWyvern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreenWyvern)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2022, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-cheeses/958758/45 "2022-02-02T23:08:00Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > I gather it’s been around so long that Roman soldiers in ancient Britain used to toast it in their campfires stuck on the points of their swords. I’m sure that’s true! 😁 And as we all know, Jesus said, “Blessed are the cheesemakers!” ---
**Author:** ![Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/qadgop_the_mercotan/32/83_2.png) [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2022, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-cheeses/958758/46 "2022-02-02T23:27:19Z")
> [@Pleonast](#): > > Mmm, two-thousand-year-old cheddar Sign me up! Oldest I ever got to try was only 30 years old. ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2022, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-cheeses/958758/47 "2022-02-03T00:14:19Z")
> [@puzzlegal](#): > > Cabot makes some excellent cheddars, IMHO. I’ve never had a Wisconsin cheddar that lit my fire. Agreed. It seems odd that WI doesn’t have a great cheddar. Maybe I just haven’t found it yet. Black Diamond in Canada makes an excellent one and I rely on Cabot. I’d love to go back to the Cheddar gorge for the real stuff. They have an awesome [**gouda**](https://mariekegouda.com/), however. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2022, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-cheeses/958758/48 "2022-02-03T00:23:16Z")
> **[Amazon.com: Black Diamond Grand Reserve Cheddar Cheese - Whole 5lb. Block (5...](https://www.amazon.com/Black-Diamond-Grand-Reserve-Cheddar/dp/B0042VX1T0)** > > Amazon.com: Black Diamond Grand Reserve Cheddar Cheese - Whole 5lb. Block (5 pound) : Grocery & Gourmet Food [https://blackdiamondcheese.com/](https://blackdiamondcheese.com/) is from Canada so sort of British-ish. It’s very good! ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2022, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-cheeses/958758/49 "2022-02-03T00:35:16Z")
Yes, that’s a nice cheddar. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2022, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-cheeses/958758/50 "2022-02-03T00:45:17Z")
> [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](#): > > I’ve heard tell that stilton can induce bizarre dreams, if it’s a genuine english one made with the traditional process. Something about the particular mold is alleged to do this. Anyone with any personal insight into this? I meant to reply to this. I’ve had a genuine English stilton made with the traditional process. My local cheese monger always carries it around Christmas, and i often buy a wedge. It’s delicious, and very rich, and makes my mouth itch a little. But it’s never induced bizarre dreams. ---
**Author:** ![Dr\_Paprika](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr_paprika/32/3042_2.png) [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2022, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-cheeses/958758/51 "2022-02-03T00:45:52Z")
I like crumbly cheeses in general. British cheeses are relatively easy to find in Canadian cities. Lobbies keep the prices somewhat high. My favourite ones have a texture similar to feta. The ones available here sometimes have a slightly firmer texture which is more portable but less delicious, and there seems an unfortunate trend to mix British cheese with random fruits, booze or things like toffee - which I find are not as good as plain cheese. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2022, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-cheeses/958758/52 "2022-02-03T00:48:11Z")
> [@Dr\_Paprika](#): > > and there seems an unfortunate trend to mix British cheese with random fruits, booze or things like toffee I’ve seen that, and not only with British cheese. I agree with you. The resulting food is often tasty enough, but I’d prefer the plain cheese, maybe with a nice bread and possibly a bit of random fruit on the side. ---
**Author:** ![nightshadea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7ba0ec/32.png) [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2022, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-cheeses/958758/53 "2022-02-03T01:09:11Z")
what kind of cheese do they add toffee to? I’m intruged ---
**Author:** ![Dr\_Paprika](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr_paprika/32/3042_2.png) [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2022, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-cheeses/958758/54 "2022-02-03T01:33:00Z")
Sorry, can’t really remember. However, the most common additions I mentioned often involve Wensleydale, for some reason, possibly its mild but pleasant flavour. ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2022, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-cheeses/958758/55 "2022-02-03T23:45:38Z")
I’ve never heard of adding toffee to cheese. It sounds awful. Give me a slice of extra sharp cheddar with some tart apple pie though… I pair Wensleydale with dry-toasted nuts, especially walnuts. Dang, now I’m craving a particular version of a ploughman’s lunch, that substitutes warm boxty for the bread. Hmm. I need to go shopping. ---
**Author:** ![Pleonast](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pleonast/32/1183_2.png) [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2022, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-cheeses/958758/56 "2022-02-03T23:48:43Z")
> [@Dr\_Paprika](#): > > there seems an unfortunate trend to mix British cheese with random fruits, booze or things like toffee - which I find are not as good as plain cheese Yes. I hate it. I’ll have the cheese and I’ll decide what I’m going to eat it with, thank you very much. ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2022, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-cheeses/958758/57 "2022-02-03T23:51:45Z")
Toffee cheese sounds like Norwegian gamalost. Dunno if that’s how it’s made, but that’s what it tastes like (to me, at least). I quite like it! ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2022, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-cheeses/958758/58 "2022-02-04T00:08:32Z")
And that makes me think of getost (a goat cheese) paired with spiced pear, spiced apple, or ginger jam. Dang, I am getting really hungry here. ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2022, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-cheeses/958758/59 "2022-02-04T00:11:44Z")
Goat cheese, mmmmmmmmm! 🥰 ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2022, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-cheeses/958758/60 "2022-02-04T00:18:23Z")
> [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](#): > > > [@Pleonast](#): > > > > Mmm, two-thousand-year-old cheddar > > Sign me up! Oldest I ever got to try was only 30 years old. Jut hie thyselves to Egypt! [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-45233347#:~:text=Several%20years%20ago%2C%20the%20team,dating%20from%203%2C200%20years%20ago](https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-45233347#:~:text=Several%20years%20ago%2C%20the%20team,dating%20from%203%2C200%20years%20ago). [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-cheeses/958758.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-cheeses/958758.md?page=4)