Which strain of P. Roq. to buy??

[awakephd]

I am thinking it is time to start singing the blues, so I went to ArtisanGeek to purchase some P. Roqueferti. Oh, my -- there are half-a-dozen different strains, ranging from $22 to $45!

Anybody have a link that helps to make sense of the differences between these? Or how about a recommendation for a good, all-around, general purpose blue?

[pastpawn]

I am thinking it is time to start singing the blues, so I went to ArtisanGeek to purchase some P. Roqueferti. Oh, my -- there are half-a-dozen different strains, ranging from $22 to $45!

Anybody have a link that helps to make sense of the differences between these? Or how about a recommendation for a good, all-around, general purpose blue?

Have you considered growing your own?  One nice thing about mold, it replicates with aplomb. 

[Frodage]

I agree with Andrew. Ten days ago, I took a slice of sourdough bread, spread a tiny amount of gorgonzola on it and placed it in a sterile plastic container on the countertop. The bread is almost consumed.

Check out David Rotsztain's article on the subject:
http://thewayofcheese.com/penicillium-roqueforti-aka-blue-mould/