Cheese story
What is Brick Cheese?
A Wisconsin cheese famous for its role in Detroit-style pizza.
Origin
Wisconsin, United States
Milk
cow
Board role
Bold / washed-rind
Cheese profile
Country
United States
Region
Wisconsin
Milk type
cow
Texture
semi-soft
Rind
washed or natural rind
Ageing
2 weeks to 3 months
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
yes
Flavour profile: mild when young, pungent when aged
Origin, protection and character
Brick Cheese comes from United States, especially Wisconsin. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
None
Typical ageing
2 weeks to 3 months
How to serve Brick Cheese
Detroit-style pizza, sandwiches
Good food matches
beer
pickles
bread
Serving tip
Take it out of the fridge before serving so the texture softens and the flavour opens up. Softer cheeses usually need less time than hard aged cheeses.
Buying tip
Look for clean aroma, good texture and a style that matches the board: fresh and bright, soft and creamy, hard and nutty, blue and salty, or bold and washed-rind.
