Munster
Made in Alsace and Lorraine, north eastern France, this soft rubbery, pale yellow cheese, wrapped in its sticky pale orange rind looks reasonably tame.
 Munster But, like most washed cheeses, beneath this gentle appearance, lurks something less respectable. Suffice to say… it’s a bit on the whiffy side. The smell is pungent like a good Camembert, but has an “alpine farm yard” quality. Like most cheeses, the smell should never put you off tasting. Munster has a rather interesting “boingy” texture which is pleasant to chew. The flavour is a little bitter and initially quite intense, but it fades quickly leaving a gently creaminess that only subtly echoes the smell. All in all, a very pleasant experience. Just remember to let it breath before serving. |
Purchased from the French cheese stall outside Brighton Station.
Reviewed by Nick & Olympia.
(4/5)