Shropshire Blue
Made from pasteurized cow's milk
Country of origin: Great Britain
Region: Leicestershire
Family: Blue
Type: semi-soft
Fat content: 48%
Rind: natural
Colour: orange
Flavour: creamy, full-flavored, sharp, strong, tangy
Aroma: rich, strong
Vegetarian: yes
Producers: Long Clawson Dairy Limited, Various
Synonyms: Inverness-shire Blue, Blue Stuart
Made of pasteurised cow's milk, it is produced by the Long Clawson, Leicestershire and the Cropwell Bishop and Colston Bassett dairies in Nottinghamshire. For the first time in the 1970s, it was made by Andy Williamson at the Castle Stuart dairy in Inverness. Therefore, it was called Blue Stuart or 'Inverness-shire Blue'.
It is a semi-firm blue cheese described as a cross between Stilton and Cheshire. In a period of 10-12 weeks, it forms an orange-brown, natural rind and smooth texture. With a sharp, strong flavour and a bit tangy aroma, it is a vegetarian's cheese having a fat content of 48%. It can be paired with Port Noir and Riesling.
This celebrated cheese has won many medals including silver at the 2014 World Cheese Awards.

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