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!

Bump

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

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

I find Stilton tangy without being bitter.

Gruyere!

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

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.

Epoisses would fit the bill.

I have seen it in Waitrose, but I usually get it from a specialist shop.

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

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

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

Comte is lovely with a bit of tang

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.

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

Pecorino is usually in my fridge.

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.

On the cheddar front, Black Bomber is absolute heaven

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

I like the idea of twangy cheeses.

@TheSandman

Yes twangy. Tangy with a twang

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