FIRM / HARD CHEESE SEMI-HARD CHEESE CLICK the CONTENTS Interactive BAR to navigate. FIRM / HARD CHEESE SEMIHARD CHEESE SEMISOFT CHEESE SOFT CHEESE FRESH CHEESE GOAT CHEESE SOFT-RIPENED CHEESE BLUE CHEESE COLD PACK Glossary of BEER Glossary of WINE SOURCES PRINTABLE VERSION 108757 05.25.18 It’s no secret Wisconsin is proud of its cheese heritage. Wisconsinites have been perfecting the art of cheese making for 175 years, earning FIRM / HARD the nickname “cheeseheads” from dairy fans CHEESE around the world. At Schreiber Foods, bringing delicious dairy to the world is our passion. SEMIHARD CHEESE We love cheese SEMISOFT CHEESE SOFT CHEESE and think it can make just FRESH CHEESE GOAT CHEESE about anything SOFT-RIPENED taste better. CHEESE BLUE CHEESE It is a well known fact that a savory cheese plate can certainly compliment your beverage COLD PACK of choice. We have prepared a sample list of our favorite cheese pairings with beer and Glossary of BEER wine for you to discover for yourself why combining these spirits with cheese is such Glossary of WINE an intriguing and rewarding experience. SOURCES FIRM / HARD CHEESE Hard cheeses are thought to have originated in Italy with the production of Parmesan and Romano. This family of cheeses requires long curing times of months or years. Their full flavors range FIRM / HARD from buttery and nutty to sharp and CHEESE piquant. Generally, the strong flavor SEMIHARD CHEESE of hard cheeses pairs well with strong-flavored foods and beverages. SEMISOFT CHEESE SOFT CHEESE SEMIHARD CHEESE Semihard or semifirm cheeses tend to FRESH CHEESE melt quite easily, are a little crumbly GOAT CHEESE and have milder flavors. Their flavor characteristics vary, but in general this SOFT-RIPENED category includes some of the most CHEESE popular cheeses in the world due to their easily palatable balance and complexity. BLUE CHEESE COLD PACK Glossary of BEER Glossary of WINE SOURCES FIRM / HARD CHEESE WINE SWEETNESS INDICATOR SEMIHARD CHEESE BONE DRY DRY OFF-DRY SEMISWEET SWEET VERY SWEET ASIAGO COTIJA FIRM / HARD CHEESE SEMIHARD CHEESE SEMISOFT CHEESE SOFT CHEESE BEER PAIRINGS: WINE PAIRINGS: BEER PAIRINGS: WINE PAIRINGS: FRESH CHEESE GOAT CHEESE Malty brown ale Barbera Chianti Rioja Indian pale ale Pilsner Riesling Chardonnay SOFT-RIPENED CHEESE DESCRIPTION: FOOD PAIRINGS: DESCRIPTION: FOOD PAIRINGS: BLUE CHEESE APPEARANCE: Nuts, vegetables, water crackers APPEARANCE: Vegetables, water crackers, tortilla chips Pale yellow to straw colored Ivory, slightly mechanical openings MENU INNOVATION: MENU INNOVATION: COLD PACK FLAVOR: FLAVOR: Clean, mild, more intense with age Four-cheese Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwich Mild, milky, pronounced salty Steak Tacos with Radish, Lime and Cotija Shredded Asiago, Provolone, mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese Crumbles TEXTURE: cheese tucked into a crusty sliced Italian loaf. TEXTURE: Zesty lime, radish and cotija cheese complete this steak Glossary of BEER Similar to Parmesan, firm but soft Hard, crumbly taco with sour cream and tortillas. Grass-fed Beef Burgers with Asiago and Glossary of WINE Grilled Vegetables Avocado and Chicken Flatbread COMMON APPLICATIONS: Grilled yellow peppers, zucchini, red onion and sliced COMMON APPLICATIONS: For this flatbread, roasted chicken and California portobello mushroom top a lean burger with shredded avocados are topped with cotija cheese, cilantro SOURCES Creamy Italian pasta dishes, baked breads and Asiago and herb mayonnaise. Sprinkled on corn on the cob, mixed in corn dip cream and a sprinkle of bacon for a light, mexican- breakfast sandwiches inspired appetizer. FIRM / HARD CHEESE WINE SWEETNESS INDICATOR SEMIHARD CHEESE BONE DRY DRY OFF-DRY SEMISWEET SWEET VERY SWEET GRANA PADANO GRUYÈRE FIRM / HARD CHEESE SEMIHARD CHEESE SEMISOFT CHEESE SOFT CHEESE BEER PAIRINGS: WINE PAIRINGS: BEER PAIRINGS: WINE PAIRINGS: FRESH CHEESE GOAT CHEESE Indian pale ale Wheat beer Sauvignon Barolo Zinfandel Gavi Bock Munich dunkel Oktoberfest Brownale Grenache Pinot noir Syrah Riesling blanc SOFT-RIPENED CHEESE DESCRIPTION: FOOD PAIRINGS: DESCRIPTION: FOOD PAIRINGS: BLUE CHEESE APPEARANCE: Fruits, nuts, dried fruits, garnish APPEARANCE: Vegetables Pale yellow, tiny mechanical holes Pale, ivory-yellow MENU INNOVATION: MENU INNOVATION: COLD PACK FLAVOR: FLAVOR: Nutty, savory, slightly sweet Grana Padano Vegetable Baskets Nutty, savory, sweet KäseSpätzl with Gruyère A beautiful way to serve garden-fresh vegetables is in a (German Mac and Cheese) TEXTURE: Grana Padano cheese bowl-shaped shell. TEXTURE: Comforting and chewy German egg noodles with Glossary of BEER Hard, crumbly and grainy; may have crystals Firm, few small eyes carmelized onion in a bath of melted Swiss and Grana Padano and Potato Pancakes with Prosciutto Gruyère cheeses. Glossary of WINE Soft potato pancakes topped with melted Grana Padano COMMON APPLICATIONS: cheese is finished off with a delicate prosciutto and COMMON APPLICATIONS: Mushroom and Herb Crostini served alongside a poached egg. Melt Gruyère cheese over crispy baguette slices and top SOURCES Shredded on top of pasta dishes Melted on top of noodles and soups, melted in sandwiches with mushrooms sautéed in white wine and tamari. Finish with a pinch of sea salt and fresh herbs. FIRM / HARD CHEESE WINE SWEETNESS INDICATOR SEMIHARD CHEESE BONE DRY DRY OFF-DRY SEMISWEET SWEET VERY SWEET MANCHEGO PARMESAN FIRM / HARD CHEESE SEMIHARD CHEESE SEMISOFT CHEESE SOFT CHEESE BEER PAIRINGS: WINE PAIRINGS: BEER PAIRINGS: WINE PAIRINGS: FRESH CHEESE GOAT CHEESE Blonde ale Wheat beer Tempranillo Cabernet Meritage Amber ale Indian pale ale Barbera Barolo Lambrusco sauvignon blends SOFT-RIPENED CHEESE DESCRIPTION: FOOD PAIRINGS: DESCRIPTION: FOOD PAIRINGS: BLUE CHEESE APPEARANCE: Nuts, vegetables, dried fruits, water crackers, pork APPEARANCE: Pears, balsamic vinegar, honey, figs, nuts Creamy white to ivory-yellow with mechanical openings Straw to tan color, may have visible crystals MENU INNOVATION: MENU INNOVATION: COLD PACK FLAVOR: FLAVOR: Creamy, slightly piquant Manchego and Chorizo Cheese Puffs Intensely savory, umami, may be slightly sweet or fruity Grilled Parmesan and Garlic Oysters A fresh gougères, or cheese puff, has a crispy outside Pan-broil or grill oysters tossed with herbs and showered TEXTURE: shell, while the inside is airy, slightly eggy and TEXTURE: with olive oil and Parmesan, and serve with crusty bread Glossary of BEER Hard, inedible rind with firm, dense interior awesomely cheesy with the pairing of spicy chorizo and Hard, granular, crumbly to soak up the sauce. manchego cheese. Glossary of WINE Parmesan Cilantro Corn COMMON APPLICATIONS: Grilled Apple and Manchego Tapas COMMON APPLICATIONS: Pan-fry corn kernels just a few minutes and melt in a little Crisp and sweet apple wedges chargrilled are a perfect butter and lime juice. Finish by tossing with Parmesan SOURCES Stuffed into potatoes or peppers, salads, pasta and partner to the Spanish manchego cheese, piled and Italian dishes like pasta and pizza and chopped cilantro. tortilla dishes pinned onto a crispy ciabatta for a fresh appetizer. FIRM / HARD CHEESE WINE SWEETNESS INDICATOR SEMIHARD CHEESE BONE DRY DRY OFF-DRY SEMISWEET SWEET VERY SWEET PECORINO ROMANO ROMANO FIRM / HARD CHEESE SEMIHARD CHEESE SEMISOFT CHEESE SOFT CHEESE BEER PAIRINGS: WINE PAIRINGS: BEER PAIRINGS: WINE PAIRINGS: FRESH CHEESE GOAT CHEESE Indian pale ale Wheat beer Chianti Pale ale Cider Fruit beer Cabernet Chianti Merlot Zinfandel sauvignon SOFT-RIPENED CHEESE DESCRIPTION: FOOD PAIRINGS: DESCRIPTION: FOOD PAIRINGS: BLUE CHEESE APPEARANCE: Figs, berries, jams, honey, garnish APPEARANCE: Figs, berries, jams, honey, garnish Straw color, may have visible crystals Creamy white MENU INNOVATION: MENU INNOVATION: COLD PACK FLAVOR: FLAVOR: Salty, piquant, pungent farm flavor Polenta Crust Roasted Vegetable Pizza Salty, pungent farm flavor Chicken Parmesan Lasagna ; Carrabba’s A beautiful way to serve garden-fresh Layers of pan-fried, Parmesan-crusted chicken and TEXTURE: vegetables is in a Grana Podano cheese TEXTURE: mozzarella, Romano and ricotta cheese. Topped with Glossary of BEER Hard, granular and brittle bowl-shaped shell. Hard, granular and brittle creamy Parmesan cheese sauce and roasted tomatoes. Glossary of WINE Pecorino Romano Cake with Candied Tomatoes; Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad and Romano Cheese COMMON APPLICATIONS: Del Posto restaurant - New York City COMMON APPLICATIONS: Generously seasoned and thinly shaved Brussels sprouts Cream cheese and finely grated Romano join in an change up the average side salad tossed with a dijon SOURCES Shredded on top of pasta dishes almost classic cheesecake topped with sugared Grated or shaved over pasta, salad and soup dishes for a punch vinaigrette and finished with big shavings of Romano tomatoes. If that feels a touch too adventurous, pears of flavor or garnish cheese on top. or strawberries are also an excellent accompaniment. FIRM / HARD CHEESE WINE SWEETNESS INDICATOR SEMIHARD CHEESE BONE DRY DRY OFF-DRY SEMISWEET SWEET VERY SWEET SWISS BELOVED ITALIAN CHEESES STAND THE TEST OF TIME. The Romans were the first to age and develop ripening techniques that would positively augment the flavor of cheese. They took cheesemaking with them as the Roman Empire expanded to cover the rest of FIRM / HARD Europe and were the first to export cheese to other Mediterranean CHEESE countries. Today, Italy and its varieties of cheese corner the SEMIHARD CHEESE global market; Mozzarella, both imported and American made, accounts for a huge percentage of the United