Long Clawson
| Blue Shropshire Cheese, produced by Long Clawson Dairy in Leicestershire, UK, is a semi-hard, blue-veined, annatto-colored cheese made from pasteurized cow’s milk and vegetarian rennet. Though originally created in Scotland in the 1970s, it is now made in the Stilton region, but lacks PDO status. Its creamy yet sharp, mineral-rich profile, vibrant orange paste, and blue veining distinguish it. Long Clawson's cooperative model ensures milk quality and authenticity. The cheese’s production involves meticulous microbiology, strict maturation, and specific storage requirements, making it a respected, award-winning product in the premium cheese market. | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Milk | Cow |
| Rennet | Vegetarian |
| Heat Treatment | Pasteurized |
| Texture Profile | Semi-hard, Creamy |
| Flavor Profile | Spicy, Earthy, Sweet, Nutty |
| Wine Pairings | Tawny Port, Vintage Port, Sauternes, Monbazillac, Tokaji, Riesling, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir |
| Beer Pairings: | Stout, Porter, Barleywine |
| Food Pairings: | Steak, Gnocchi, Broccoli Soup, Risottos, Ginger Cake, Raw Honeycomb |
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