Hi,
Well, this is around 87 days old, so I figure that's long enough. It is now 1020g, and measures roughly 14.7 x 5.0 cm, for a volume of 848 cm3 and density of 1.20 g/cm3. The paste is very flexible, and the cheese has some give to it when you press in the middle of the faces. There is a mild, but definate, linens flavour. Not over powering, so a good one to introduce people to the taste of a washed rind cheese. The white paste has a nice sheen to it, and almost glistens, which I've had before from similar washed rind gouda makes. This time, however, there is no ammonia, or any off flavours. It is a very nice, flavourful cheese, and I'm very pleased with it. This would be a very good second or third cheese on a tasting plate. Vanessa says it's ok, but washed rinds are not her thing (she prefers aged cheddars, blues, and brie, while washed rinds are "ok" at best!)
- Jeff