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St Gall

St Gall
Photo Credit: Fermoy Natural Cheese Company

  • Made from unpasteurized cow's milk

  • Country of origin: Ireland

  • Region: Co. Cork

  • Family: Swiss Cheese

  • Type: hard, brined

  • Texture: creamy, smooth, soft and springy

  • Rind: natural

  • Colour: yellow

  • Flavour: fruity, mild, milky, nutty, smooth, yeasty

  • Aroma: fruity, mild, milky, nutty, rich, yeasty

  • Vegetarian: no

  • Producers: CAIS Cheesemakers Association Ltd

The St Gall cheese derives its name from Saint Gall, one of the companions of Saint Columbanus. This is a typical fine Swiss cheese and has a subtle sweet and sour taste. It is a hard cheese made from the milk obtained from Friesian cows and has an intense flavour. It has also won a Gold Medal in 2008 at the World Cheese Awards held in Dublin. 

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