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Esrom

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Stink Level: 7/10

Semi-soft cow's milk cheese with washed rind. It gives off a scent described as pungent, yeasty, slightly sour, with a taste that’s mildly spicy, buttery, earthy, and a texture that's pale yellow, small holes, smooth and semi-soft. It’s often enjoyed melted on rye bread, grilled cheese, paired with lager or light red wine.

Other names: Danish Port Salut

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Best enjoyed...

  • Melted on rye bread.
  • Grilled cheese.
  • Paired with lager or light red wine.

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Limburger

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Stink Level: 10/10

Famous washed-rind cow's milk cheese from Belgium/Germany. It gives off a scent described as body odor, sweaty socks, feet, ammonia, with a taste that’s mild, tangy, salty, earthy, and a texture that's orange-brown rind, creamy interior, sticky. It’s often enjoyed served on rye with onions and mustard, paired with bock beer.

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Best enjoyed...

  • Served on rye with onions and mustard.
  • Paired with bock beer.

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Raclette du Valais

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Stink Level: 8/10

Semi-hard washed-rind cow's milk cheese from the Alps. It gives off a scent described as nutty, funky, sour milk, savory, with a taste that’s melted, nutty, rich, earthy, and a texture that's pale yellow, semi-firm, melts easily. It’s often enjoyed melted over potatoes or meats, paired with white swiss fendant wine.

Other names: Swiss Raclette

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Best enjoyed...

  • Melted over potatoes or meats.
  • Paired with white Swiss Fendant wine.

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