Cheese story
What is Caerphilly?
A Welsh-style cheese with a bright, crumbly centre and sometimes earthy rind.
Origin
Wales, United Kingdom
Milk
cow
Board role
Fresh / bright
Cheese profile
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Wales
Milk type
cow
Texture
crumbly
Rind
natural
Ageing
3 weeks to 12 months
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
varies
Flavour profile: fresh, lemony, lactic, earthy when aged
Origin, protection and character
Caerphilly comes from United Kingdom, especially Wales. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
None
Typical ageing
3 weeks to 12 months
How to serve Caerphilly
cheese boards, sandwiches, Welsh rarebit
Good food matches
cider
apples
pickles
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.
