Cheese story
What is Limburger?
A strong-smelling washed-rind cheese with a mellow creamy taste.
Origin
Limburg / Belgium-Germany, Belgium
Milk
cow
Board role
Bold / washed-rind
Cheese profile
Country
Belgium
Region
Limburg / Belgium-Germany
Milk type
cow
Texture
soft washed-rind
Rind
washed rind
Ageing
1 to 3 months
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
yes
Flavour profile: pungent, meaty, creamy
Origin, protection and character
Limburger comes from Belgium, especially Limburg / Belgium-Germany. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
None
Typical ageing
1 to 3 months
How to serve Limburger
rye bread, onions, sandwiches
Good food matches
beer
pickles
mustard
Serving tip
Take it out of the fridge before serving so the texture softens and the flavour opens up. Softer cheeses usually need less time than hard aged cheeses.
Buying tip
Look for clean aroma, good texture and a style that matches the board: fresh and bright, soft and creamy, hard and nutty, blue and salty, or bold and washed-rind.
