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Ami Du Chambertin

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Stink Level: 9/10

Washed-rind cow's milk cheese from Burgundy. It gives off a scent described as barnyard, ammonia, fermented, cellar, with a taste that’s salty, creamy, tangy, savory, and a texture that's orange rind, gooey interior, sticky, soft. It’s often enjoyed spread on bread, served with berries, paired with pinot noir.

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Best enjoyed...

  • Spread on bread.
  • Served with berries.
  • Paired with Pinot Noir.

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Liederkranz

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Stink Level: 8/10

American washed-rind cow's milk cheese. It gives off a scent described as yeasty, fruity, pungent, fermented, with a taste that’s meaty, buttery, tangy, savory, and a texture that's moist, reddish rind, semi-soft interior. It’s often enjoyed spread on rye toast, with pickles or salami, paired with lager.

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Best enjoyed...

  • Spread on rye toast.
  • With pickles or salami.
  • Paired with lager.

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Stinking Bishop

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Stink Level: 10/10

Washed-rind cow’s milk cheese washed in perry. It gives off a scent described as rotten fruit, wet socks, fermented pear, with a taste that’s soft, savory, buttery, fruity tang, and a texture that's moist, orange-brown rind, creamy inside. It’s often enjoyed eaten with crusty bread, paired with perry or english cider.

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Best enjoyed...

  • With crusty bread.
  • Paired with perry or English cider.

What’s stopping you—or what convinced you? Leave a comment and explain.