Elizabeth, NJ – Belgium’s most esteemed and delightful cheeses are getting a petite-sized launch. Straight from the halls of the Trappist monasteries of the Scourmont Abbey in Chimay, Belgium, three Chimay cheeses are now available in a convenient, 11 and 8.8-ounce sizes, including Chimay Classic, Chimay with Beer and Chimay Poteaupre. Ideal for deli cases and innovative portioning at restaurants and supermarkets, these cheese are hailed as some of the most pleasurable and decadent cheeses around.
Chimay Classic is a washed rind cheese, with a distinct flavor, light yellow color and a smooth paste. Its sweet, mildly tanginess results from pure, antibiotic-free, local milk that must pass meticulous testing to ensure it is of the highest quality. Chimay with Beer is also a washed rind beauty, bathed in the Abbey’s own renowned beer, ensuring a finish with hints of malt and hops. Chimay Poteaupre is sure to please any cheese lover with its beautiful dark ochre color, bloomy and edible rind, and pleasantly spiced aromatic and unctuous flavor.
Steeped in tradition and honor, the Chimay Monastery was founded in 1850 and is characterized by three elements: manual work, reading and prayer. From these customs, Chimay cheeses and beers were formed. Now part of a farming cooperative, called the Chimay Fromages, the group has helped to develop the region’s dairy resources, bringing great advancements in technology and an improved workforce. The milk used to make Chimay cheese only comes from an 18-mile area surrounding the Abbey, a unique and honored characteristic.
The Chimay line of cheeses pair best with the equally as delicious Trappist beers of Chimay, and are ideal on a cheese board while entertaining. Try the perfectly portioned Chimay Mini line today!
For more information about Chimay cheeses and other Atalanta products, visit www.atalantacorp.com.
Source: Atalanta Corporation