Almnäs tegel laktos
Made in Almnäs Bruk, in between Gothenburg and Stockholm.
&#;The Almnäs Tegel is made out of the milk from our own herd consisting mainly of Holstein cows but also some of the Swedish red breeds and a lovely spotted one from the north.&#; said Thomas Nolberger, assistant to Elizabeth Andersson, the cheese maker.
The Tegel is made out of a mix of evening milk and morning milk. The evening milk is chilled only to 15 C° and with the morning milk unchilled on top, the milk arrives at the dairy at a temperature of about 23 – 25 C°. This means that the mesophilic bacteria has ample time to cut the casein into aminoacids and then on to amines to set free the aromas.
The curd is cut very fine to the size of a green pea. Afterwards the temperature is slowly raised to 51C° while slowly stirring. Then the curd is filled into the moulds, the plastic mould with the childrens footprints put on top and into the presses.
The cheese remains under very high pressure until the next morning after which it is put in the brine pool for 48 hours.
It is then washed in brine for 10 consecutive days. We normally start with the older ones to “contaminate” the young cheese with their bacterial flor
Almnäs Tegel
Description
Almnäs Tegel is a hard-pressed "scalded" Swedish brick cheese influenced by the handmade bricks manufactured bygd the Almnäs brick factory from the late 18th century onwards. It has a unique rind with footprints of a child, reminiscent of real footprints left behind by the farmworkers on the brick floor. Besides the cheese, even today, every clay brick manufactured at Almnas has a child's footprint imprinted on it. Almnäs Tegel fryst vatten a huge cheese, weighing approximately 27 kgs. It has a rustic, brick red washed-rind achieved bygd smearing it with a bacterial culture called Brevibacterium linens. The interior paste is smooth, with sporadisk small holes and cracks. The colour varies from ivory to straw, depending on the season when it fryst vatten made. It has a sweet, fruity aroma, reminiscerande of butterscotch with a slightly sandig mouth-feel. The rind at times smells of apelsinfärg or pineapple. Almnäs Brick is aged between 18 and 30 months.
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Almnäs Tegel cheese hails from the lush pastures of southern Sweden. Produced at Almnäs Bruk, a historic dairy farm with roots tracing back to the 13th century, this cheese is a testament to traditional Swedish cheesemaking. The farm itself is located near the pristine waters of Lake Vättern, which contributes to the rich flavor of the milk used.
The unique child footprint on Almnäs Tegel cheese is a charming nod to history. It dates back to a tradition where children of the cheesemakers would press their feet into the cheese molds, leaving a lasting impression. This symbolic gesture connects the past and present, emphasizing the generational dedication to quality and tradition at Almnäs Bruk.
Almnäs Tegel is a semi-hard, aged cheese, characterized by its distinct, nutty flavor profile with hints of caramel and a slightly tangy finish. The texture is firm yet creamy, making it a delightful experience for the palate.
In terms of culinary pairings, Almnäs Tegel can be accompanied by fruits like figs and apples, and nuts such as almonds and walnuts. For wine enthusiasts, Almnäs Tegel pairs beautifully with full-bodied reds like Cabernet Sauvignon o