6 gallon Emmenthal

[steffb503]

The books all call for at least 8 gallon wheels. Has any one had good results with less.
I sell it at the Farmer's Market and the pieces end up either tall and thin or too large thus too expensive for most people.
My other cheese I do in 5 gallon wheels and the wedges turn out just the right size.

thanks

[ArnaudForestier]

What about a tomme mould?  I use to get away with 6 gallon Beaufort makes in these, dimensions worked, it seemed to me:



If not, perhaps something like Oude Kaas built (and I aped) - not sure on emmental, but it works well for gruyere...:



-much larger load.  Just a couple thoughts, good luck.

Paul

[jwalker]

My Emmentallers have turned out great in 4 gallon batches.

I've currently been using these for most of my 4 gallon makes , they just barely fit sometimes , but they produce a nice size wheel.

http://www.amazon.com/cheesemaking-com-Tomme-Large-Cheese-Mold/dp/B00DHNO8D2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1391008522&sr=8-5&keywords=cheese+mold

The photo is not an Emmentaller , but shows the size of cheese that comes out.

[steffb503]

jwalker; Do you get good eye formation in the smaller make?

[jwalker]

There are eyes in mine , but there are usually pretty small , but I don't think I have  been giving mine enough time in the warm phase.

I tend to be lazy and just age everything in the cheese cave.

I never thought about it being due to the smaller size , but I think others here have had some good eye formation with smaller cheeses.

[Digitalsmgital]

Steff, are you making with goat's milk? I should like to try an Emmenthal with an alternate or mixed-milk make!

[steffb503]

Yes goats milk. It is very tasty. I follow the recipe in The Cheeses Makers Manual.