Montasio - Aged, Peppery Aftertaste

Started by amblepath, December 29, 2011, 06:15:04 PM

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amblepath

Hi.  I opened up a Montasio I had stored for almost a year  It looked good and the texture was good.  The initial taste was good but then came a peppery aftertaste that kind of sizzled on the tip of your toungue.  It was a real turnoff.  Made me wonder if something had gone bad.  No ill effects from eating it though.  Wondered it was the Lipase?  Or too much acid?  Any Ideas?  Thanks.

zenith1

Amblpath- It could well be the lipase which of course adds that characteristic sharpness. After a year of aging you should have a sharper flavor also. Post your make notes for us to take a look at,that way we can dissect it a little closer. I don't think the cheese is bad-I would go ahead an enjoy it for what it is.

amblepath

Hi.  I followed Ricki Carols Recipe. Also I aged it in the plastic sealer bags if that could have made a difference. 
I have another one I made a couple of weeks after this one.  I'll open it and see if it's the same.