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amiriliano

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First Asiago!
« on: November 23, 2014, 01:59:20 AM »
Raw cow milk 4 gallons (3.7 pounds after pressing). AGed x 2 months at 85%RH and 55 F. Delicious!!
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Offline Andrew Marshallsay

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Re: First Asiago!
« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2014, 06:32:39 AM »
Well done. A lovely looking cheese and worth another.
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Re: First Asiago!
« Reply #2 on: November 23, 2014, 06:45:55 AM »
Looks great! :-)
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Re: First Asiago!
« Reply #3 on: November 23, 2014, 10:49:26 AM »
Nice cheese--and another for you-----I expect to see a cheese trier hole, soon. ;)
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Re: First Asiago!
« Reply #4 on: November 23, 2014, 04:40:45 PM »
How does it taste?? More info please :)
Nice lookin cheese AC4U
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amiriliano

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Re: First Asiago!
« Reply #5 on: November 23, 2014, 10:34:25 PM »
Thanks all!

At QDog: yes! will soon with my top of the line trier!!

This was a Caldwell make:
Thermo B 1/2 tsp per 4 G
No CaCl since it was raw milk
Milk to 90F
Flocc factor = 2.5
Cut
Stir and hold at 90 x 20 minutes
Increase to 108 F while stirring over 30 min
Goal whey pH = 6.5
Mold and press with increasing weight (starting at weight of curds and doubling) 15 min, flip, 30 min flip then 12 hours
End curd pH = 5.5
Heavy brine 12 hours per pound

Age 2-12 months

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amiriliano

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Re: First Asiago!
« Reply #6 on: November 23, 2014, 10:38:43 PM »
Oh ! And it's really delicious. Tiny eyes throughout and super creamy!
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