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Stinky

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Letting waxed cheeses air out
« on: April 01, 2015, 01:40:49 AM »
Particularly, I have a Caerphilly which is now 3 weeks and I'd like to try it. It's been in wax for two weeks. Should I remove the wax ahead of time and if so how ahead of time?
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Re: Letting waxed cheeses air out
« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2015, 01:50:53 AM »
@ Stinky Funny you should ask that.  I have a 12 month Gouda in wax and I asked what it would be like and Jeff (the Caerphilly Master) Hamm  :D  mentioned that removing the wax and letting it 'breathe' for a couple of weeks in the 'cave' would be beneficial.  Mine is getting un-waxed tomorrow..

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Re: Letting waxed cheeses air out
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2015, 01:52:17 AM »
I warn you to be careful then because the unrinded cheese can crack disastrously. Careful with humidity.
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Re: Letting waxed cheeses air out
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2015, 01:55:26 AM »
Sure will :).  I have a cave cube so I keep a reasonable 85% RH at 12 DegC but you're right I don't want to ruin a wonderful aged cheese by neglecting it now.
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Re: Letting waxed cheeses air out
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2015, 12:40:57 PM »
I 100% agree that some breathing time is beneficial. That said ... I'm never patient enough for that. I just start eating the cheese, and enjoy the fact that it gets even better after a day or three. :)
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Re: Letting waxed cheeses air out
« Reply #5 on: April 01, 2015, 10:47:17 PM »
Quote from: awakephd on April 01, 2015, 12:40:57 PM
I 100% agree that some breathing time is beneficial. That said ... I'm never patient enough for that. I just start eating the cheese, and enjoy the fact that it gets even better after a day or three. :)

Great minds think alike ;)
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Re: Letting waxed cheeses air out
« Reply #6 on: April 02, 2015, 01:22:44 PM »
A great cheese is like a great wine.  Both should be allowed to breathe before consuming. :P
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Re: Letting waxed cheeses air out
« Reply #7 on: April 03, 2015, 12:01:38 AM »
The difference being that, if you go ahead and start on the wine the way I go ahead and start on the cheese, then by the time it has breathed you won't be able to tell the difference in how much better it has become. :)
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Re: Letting waxed cheeses air out
« Reply #8 on: April 03, 2015, 01:26:05 AM »
Andy we may be brothers from different mothers.   ;D
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