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Cheeses from Belgium

A guide to cheeses from Belgium, highlighting the country's most notable and diverse varieties.

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Limburger

Limburger is a washed-rind cow's milk cheese from the Herve area of the old Duchy of Limburg, now part of Belgium. It is known for the powerful smell it develops after about three months of ripening.

Country: Belgium
Milk Type: Cow’s milk
Texture: Firm to spreadable
Flavor: Meaty, farmyard

Herve

Herve is a Belgian washed rind cheese made from raw cow's milk in the countryside near Liège, where it has been produced since the 15th century. It is known for the powerful smell that Brevibacterium linens gives it after about …

Country: Belgium
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Soft, artisan
Flavor: Smooth, spicy

Chimay

Chimay is a Belgian Trappist cheese made at Baileux, near the Abbey of Notre-Dame de Scourmont in Hainaut. It comes in several styles, including soft versions washed with Chimay Rouge or Bleue beer and a hard Vieux Chimay aged at …

Country: Belgium
Texture: Soft to hard depending on variety, creamy
Flavor: Slightly bitter from the beer hops, nutty in aged versions

Brusselae Kaas (Fromage de Bruxelles)

Brusselae Kaas, also known as Fromage de Bruxelles, is a Belgian cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk. It is a soft, artisan cheese with a washed rind, giving it a strong aroma that can be quite bold. The cheese has …

Country: Belgium
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Soft, artisan
Flavor: Salty, sharp

Postel

Postel is a Belgian cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk. It features a washed rind, which gives it a mild and slightly tangy flavor. The cheese has a smooth and creamy texture, making it easy to spread or enjoy on …

Country: Belgium
Milk Type: Cow's milk

Passendale

Passendale is a Belgian cheese from the village of the same name, shaped like a round loaf of bread with a hard brown edible rind. It counts among the best-known cheeses of Belgium, with a golden, creamy interior, a mild …

Country: Belgium
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Semi-soft, soft-ripened
Flavor: Mild

Maredsous

Maredsous is a semi-hard, loaf-shaped cow's milk cheese with a brine-washed orange rind and a pungent aroma. It is known for hand washing every two days and a 22-day cellar maturation.

Country: Belgium
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Soft

Rubens

Rubens is a semi-soft cheese from Belgium, made from cow's milk. It features a washed rind, which often gives it a slightly pungent aroma. The cheese has a creamy texture that is smooth and easy to slice. Its flavor is …

Country: Belgium
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Semi-soft

Prince-Jean

Prince-Jean is a Belgian cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk. It has a fresh, soft texture and is crafted in an artisan style. The flavor is buttery, making it a smooth and pleasant cheese to enjoy. Its aroma is fresh …

Country: Belgium
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Fresh soft, artisan
Flavor: Buttery

Remedou

Remedou is a hard cheese made from cow's milk, originating from the Land of Herve in Belgium. It has a fat content of 40% and is known for its strong, stinky aroma, which may be off-putting to some but enticing …

Country: Belgium
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Hard

Beauvoorde

Beauvoorde is a semi-hard cheese from the Flanders region of Belgium, crafted from cow's milk. It presents a mild flavor that makes it approachable for many palates. The cheese has a natural rind and a yellow interior, giving it a …

Country: Belgium
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Semi-hard
Flavor: Mild

Bassigny au porto

Bassigny au Porto is a semi-soft cheese from Belgium made with pasteurized cow's milk. It has a 45% fat content, giving it a rich and creamy texture. The cheese is known for its yellow color and washed rind, which contributes …

Country: Belgium
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Semi-soft
Flavor: Acidic, buttery

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