I've got Christmas quiches in the oven and I used this cheese in them so I figured I should do a quick review of the cheese in its natural state.
Sylvan Star Cheese is a great local operation that continually impresses me with their solid cheese offerings. Their Grizzly Gouda is aged 12-24 months and has a strong sharp flavour to match. There's a hint of an almost fermented nutty flavour that reminds me a little of Amaretto liqueur but without the sweetness. Overall just a nice strong blast of gouda goodness.
The texture is fairly hard and crumbly and Grizzly Gouda has a wonderful pale golden colour and there are a few little holes every so often.
I think this cheese is great. It lives up to the ferociousness of its ursine name, though it's delicious rather than deadly.
Highly Recommended.
For more info follow the link: http://www.sylvanstarcheesefarm.ca/home.html
