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Texture orange-brown rind

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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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.

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