Strong cheeses

[AmazingGreats]

I am partial to a strong cheddar (like vintage mature/extra strong cheddar) but can't seem to find a strong twang from anything else I buy. I do enjoy Gouda, Emmental, Provolone, Mozarella, Camembert, etc. And also have Boursin and philadelphia for crackers and Parmesan for risotto and pasta, but is there a really sharp strong twangy cheese that is similar or stronger than my favourite cheddars? I have tried a couple of blue cheeses in the past and found them bitter (were they just the wrong ones?) but do like blue cheese in sauces.

Help me find a new strong cheese!

[AmazingGreats]

Bump

[Peony99]

I love Gorgonzola piccante. Plenty of twang, and not bitter.

[Blondie1984]

Maybe look at Neals Yard website and se what they have?

[DramaAlpaca]

I find Stilton tangy without being bitter.

[NewInTown08]

Gruyere!

[AmazingGreats]

Ooh yes the G cheeses sound brilliant I think I remember having both of them in the past. Thank you

[ElluesPichulobu]

you may like Taleggio which is similar to brie in texture but with a really punchy taste.

go to a proper cheese monger rather than a supermarket. supermarkets stock cheeses on the basis of mass appeal (bland) and cost-effective manufacturing processes (plasticky and artificial) - it's not surprising you struggle to find good ones.

[handbagsatdawn33]

Epoisses would fit the bill.
I have seen it in Waitrose, but I usually get it from a specialist shop.

[AmazingGreats]

I think I got confused doing the online shop and thought Gouda was what I wanted when really it was Gruyure. I have had Gorgonzola sauce on pasta which was lovely so going to keep an eye out for that. Will have a look for Tallegio and Epoisses you. I love trying new things and felt like I was limiting myself by my own ignorance, so thank you all

[MilkRunningOutAgain]

If you want a different strong non-blue English one, Red Shropshire from Sainsbury’s is good.

[Newbameforanewdecade]

I ordered this by accident a couple of weeks ago - it’s delicious www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/299770125?sc_cmp=ppcGHS+-+Grocery+-+NewPX+%7C+Shopping+GSC+%7C+All+Products+%2B+Tesco+BrandNew:+F%26D:+Fresh+Food:+Fresh+Food+-+DTSPRODUCT_GROUP299770125*&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2YuV6b6B5wIVCbLtCh3etgslEAQYAiABEgKXGfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[AngelicCurls]

Comte is lovely with a bit of tang

[SalamanderingAbroad]

M and Cornish cruncher is a v good cheddar. I know that’s not what you asked for but it’s great. Get to a cheese mongers.

[FawnDrench]

Roquefort is delicious (IMO) and has a definite tang.

[Notthebloodygym]

Pecorino is usually in my fridge.

[TheLightGetsIn]

I would go to a decent cheesemonger and ask them for recommendations. They'll often let you taste tiny pieces as well to try before you buy.

[Thesuzle]

On the cheddar front, Black Bomber is absolute heaven

[TheSandman]

is there a really sharp strong twangy cheese that is similar or stronger than my favourite cheddars?

I like the idea of twangy cheeses.

[AmazingGreats]

@TheSandman

Yes twangy. Tangy with a twang

[AmazingGreats]

I don't think we have a cheese mongers. I used to live in a different town that had a really good deli and a farmers market and used to try all sorts there. My new area it's mostly larger chain stores and supermarkets