Barkham Blue
This appealing soap-bar shaped cheese is made with Jersey cow’s milk, giving it a golden yellow colour and creamy texture.
Barkham Blue
Covered in a thin, sticky dark brown mouldery skin, it smells like damp stone. The skin is a little odd because it can almost be peeled off.
The pate is a creamy, golden yellow colour with dark contrasting bottle green veining. The texture, like brandy butter, soft and buttery, yet it breaks and crumbles under pressure.
It melts in the mouth with a sharp, blue flavour. It’s strong, but not aggressive, with a metallic “twang” and a slight fruitiness.
Note. As it ages, these interesting qualities fade and it can become unexciting.
Produced by: Two Hoots Cheese
Purchased from: Cheese Please, Lewes.
Reviewed by: Nick & Olympia 2012 & 2013
(3.5/5)