Berkswell Cheese

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Berkswell
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Cut Berkswell
Other namesBerkswell Ewe, Berkswell Hard
Country of origin England
Region West Midlands
Source of milkEwes
PasteurisedNo
TextureHard
Weight6 pounds (2.7 kg)
Aging time4–8 Months
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Berkswell is a hard cheese made at Ram Hall Farm near Berkswell, West Midlands, England. It is made using unpasteurised ewe milk and animal rennet. The moulds of cheeses are left in plastic kitchen colanders which give the cheese its distinctive shape. Berkswell may be compared to a mature pecorino. [1] [2] [3] [4] In 2017, Berkswell won Supreme Champion at the Artisan Cheese Awards. [5]

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References

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  5. O'Callaghan, Matthew (2017). "Sheep's Cheese wins Supreme Champion at Artisan Cheese Awards". Artisan Cheese Fair. Retrieved 27 July 2017.