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Mild Brick cheese

Washed Rind

Mild Brick

Made by Widmer’s Cheese Cellars · Theresa, WI, USA

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This cheese is totally unique and an american original. Brick cheese gets its name from the bricks used to weigh down blocks of this iconic Wisconsin original when it was first developed by Swiss immigrant John Jossi in 1877. Widmers has been producing cheese since 1922. They still use bricks in their production

CreameryWidmer’s Cheese Cellars
LocationTheresa, WI, USA
Milk typepasteurized, cow’s milk
Rennettraditional
Styleamerican original, washed rind
Age1-3 months
In the Case at The Curd Nerd?No

Flavor profile

  • Tangy
  • Savory
  • Roasted Nuts

Pair it with

  • hot honey
  • peanuts
  • apple soda
  • sweet vermouth
  • grilled cheese
  • tomato soup. Traditionally for Detroit style pizza
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