This gorgeous orange cheese takes its shape from Dutch Edam, which the French King, Louis XIV, asked cheesemakers in North Flanders to develop in the 18th century to curb its popularity. The result is Mimolette, which has a wonderfully nutty and fruity taste and toffee-like aroma hidden beneath its cement-like rind.

Its lunar-like crust is due to cheese molds, which are intentionally added to speed up ripening and are carefully controlled by brushing during ripening.

Our 18-month-aged Mimolette is called "extra-vieille", meaning extra-old. Many people think that it is at its best between 18 and 24 months of age, when the cheese takes on an almost toffee-like flavor. A long-aged Mimolette develops a rock-hard, cannonball-like shell that requires special skill and tools to break through.

The dry and aromatic nature of Mimolette makes it a popular aperitif, best paired with dark beers.

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