What does the good life mean to you? As any good student of political philosophy will tell you, the very definition of the ‘good life’ is such a bedevilling concept that it fouls most any attempts to create a universally acceptable form of government, what with so many different understandings of the phrase going around.
These Trappist monk guys, though, they have got a clear idea of the good life. Worship, serve, and know God. Make delicious cheese. Surely something more, but at least those two basic steps. If it weren’t for my very much decided dedication to this whole marriage thing, I’d say that sounds like a real winner of a life plan! I mean, some Trappists even throw in making the best beer. in. the. world*. What a daily routine!
Origin: Savoie, France
Milk: Cow, unpasteurized
Affinage: 4-8 weeks
Notes:
Favorite cheese for people who like to say “heeyyyabooooooott!!”
Thoughts:
The tang and funk of the raw milk hits you on the front end, but all in all a mild and unassuming cheese befitting the style. It has a clean and neutral aftertaste, like water that has run over mountain grasses. This is a creamy textured cheese, but airy and light. Similar mouth feel to Taleggio, without the punch. Smells nutty, and slightly of hay. Very light notes of wild garlic.
*Send all hate mail to keepyourtrashIPAs@hipster.barf
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