This is my 5th Leerdammer---all have went well----all the same recipe-----on this make, I had a blonde (excuse me, it's now gray ) moment----upon removing from mold, I let this air dry for almost 24 hrs., before realizing it was supposed to be in a brine bath, and then did the brine. Now here is what is happening-----after the 2 week cold phase (40 degrees )---I started the warm phase, supposed to be 65 degrees-----cheese room is way to cold, so I'm using the canner on a warming plate. Temp range is 64 to 68 degrees. Check the pics----you will see the cheese has "flowed". It went from 7" to 9" in diameter and 3" to 1 1/4" thickness. The photo of the Asiago, is the size the Leer' was last week.
Any ideas what is happening here? Must say, the smell is fantastic.
Qdog