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Drunken Cow Update

20/08/2012 By Gavin Webber 4 Comments

It has been 17 days since I made my first Drunken Cow cheese, and I have been turning it every day.

Two days ago, it had shrunk so much that it cracked, top and bottom, so as this cheese has to mature for a full three months, I had no choice but to wax it.

drunken cow update

Here is the top.  You will notice that the wine penetrated about 5 mm (1/4″) into the rind of the cheese, and deep into the holes that I pierced.

drunken cow update

This is the bottom.  There is minimal mould build up, and it was easily washed off with a brine solution.

You can see how much it has shrunk by comparing the Drunken cow, now a deep purple after being cleaned prior to waxing, to a Caerphilly that I made on Saturday night.  The Drunken cow has lost about a quarter of its volume.

So here is the waxed cheese, all sealed and ready to continue its maturity at around 11C (51F).  We will crack it open on 3rd November 2012.

By the way, this cheese still smells divine.  It has a deep, sweet red wine aroma.  Both Kim and I cannot wait to sample it.

[Cross posted on The Greening of Gavin]

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  1. Sue says

    07/05/2016 at 21:01

    I do not make cheese but have recently returned from Italy where I tasted and bought this cheese. The Umbriaco that I bought had been soaked in whisky and had grains of orzo on the top rind. Beyond the shadow of a doubt the best cheese I have ever tasted. Not able to find it online and was not able to find it in any other markets in Naples where I discovered it. Have found sources for the wine soaked cheese but not the whisky soaked. This cheese is to die for.

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  2. Dave Azar says

    12/11/2012 at 23:17

    any news on this cheese? looks great

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  3. Anonymous says

    27/10/2012 at 17:23

    Hey Gavin…I have tried a few of your recipes with great results and can not wait till you publish the recipe for your drunken cow cheese!!!

    Reply
    • Cheeseadmin says

      28/10/2012 at 23:04

      It is nearly ready to crack open. I will right a review and post the recipe next week!

      Reply

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