Westminster
| Westminster Rustic Red is a hybrid English cheese blending Red Leicester and Cheddar traditions with Alpine culture *Lactobacillus helveticus*, creating a sweet, nutty flavor with burnt toffee notes. Made by the century-old Barber family in Somerset, its pasteurized Holstein-Friesian cow’s milk is colored with annatto, aged 10+ months, and uses vegetarian rennet. The cheese is crumbly yet melts smoothly, featuring calcium lactate crystals. It pairs well with fruity wines, ciders, nuts, and fruits. Sold vacuum-sealed in large blocks, it requires careful cutting with a wire slicer and should be served at room temperature. | |
| Country | England |
| Milk | Cow |
| Rennet | Vegetarian |
| Heat Treatment | Pasteurized |
| Texture Profile | Short, Crumbly |
| Flavor Profile | Sweet, Nutty, Caramelized |
| Wine Pairings | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Beer Pairings: | Pale Ales, Tropical IPAs, Amber Ales, Stouts |
| Food Pairings: | Mac & Cheese, Pears, Walnuts, Fig Jam |
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