Cheese story
What is Double Gloucester?
A smooth, rich English cheese traditionally made with full-cream milk.
Origin
Gloucestershire / England, United Kingdom
Milk
cow
Board role
Hard / mature
Cheese profile
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Gloucestershire / England
Milk type
cow
Texture
firm
Rind
natural
Ageing
4 to 12 months
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
varies
Flavour profile: buttery, mellow, nutty
Origin, protection and character
Double Gloucester comes from United Kingdom, especially Gloucestershire / England. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
None
Typical ageing
4 to 12 months
How to serve Double Gloucester
cheese boards, sauces, pies, toasties
Good food matches
cider
pears
chutney
crusty 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.
