Town Coolea Pasteurised Yes Aging time Six to twelve months Milk source Dairy cattle Texture Hard | Source of milk cows Fat content 45% Producer Coolea Farmhouse Cheese Rind Wax | |
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Weight 900 grams (32 oz), 5.5 kg (12 lb) and 9 kg (20 lb) Similar Ardrahan Farmhouse Cheese, Gubbeen Farmhouse Cheese, Garrotxa cheese, Roomano, Caerphilly cheese | ||
Coolea is a type of cow's milk cheese that consists of a smooth, Gouda-like texture with rich, sweet, caramelly flavours. Like Gouda, Coolea cheese is covered in a thick, solid wax rind which contributes to the cheese's flavour and texture.
Coolea is made from an old Dutch Gouda recipe by the Willems family in Coolea, Ireland. It has won many awards both nationally and internationally.
References
Coolea Cheese Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA