La Beryl is South Africa’s first washed rind cheese, made in a style similar to Pont-l’Évêque. The original Normandy recipe dates back to the 12th century. La Beryl gets its characteristic orange colour and during the ripening process, it develops a unique and rather pungent aroma and flavour.

“It was one of my late mother’s favourite European cheese styles and I have therefore named it after her.” Charles Back

The flavour of La Beryl is often described, somewhat evasively, as indescribable. It is strong but not offensive, rich but not sharp, tangy but not bitter. Its aroma is quite vegetal and savoury, though some have described it as smelling of feet! This one’s for real cheese fans.

Ingredients:

Pasteurised Jersey cows; milk, selected lactic cultures, selected maturation cultures, non animal rennet and salt.

General info:

Shelf life: 5 weeks from date of packing
Size and shape: 160g square
Certified Kosher
Certified Halaal
Suitable for vegetarians

Wine suggestions:

Fairview Viognier or  La Beryl Blanc

Nutritional information per 100g:

Energy 1254J
Protein 16.9g
Carbohydrates 1.8g
Total fat 24.7g
Dietary Fibre 0.0g
Sodium 844mg