British cheese

British cheese

English cheese is cheese produced locally in the UK for centuries .

Many areas in the UK which has its own peculiar types of cheese . All of the local cheeses have different flavors due to the variation in the use of milk , vegetation , climate , and the length of the cheese is left to mature .

Britain has boomed in traditional cheese making by experts since the late 1970s . This contrasts dramatically with the decline for several decades after World War II . Traditional cheese from the famous English include Cheddar , Stilton , and Lancashire . Although there is still the traditional cheese and rage to this day , many modern cheeses are popping created by the cheese maker who mostly just a beginner in this industry . England is famous for hard cheese such as Cheshire or Wensleydale . But this time , the cheese maker in the UK started making cheese with a variety of textures such as pungent cheeses , semi-soft cheese , fresh cheese , soft cheese and melted in the mouth .

Selection of milk

The traditional method is still used by cheese makers in modern times , although once they have a desire to be creative and create something new . Formerly cow's milk is always used in the manufacture of cheese in the UK , but this time goat's milk, sheep 's milk , buffalo milk was even used to make a variety of cheeses . This causes a big difference in the cheeses in the UK . Cheese making is a complex process , requiring great precision and attention to health . Seasonal variations in milk have a direct impact on the flavor and texture of the cheese . Some cheese makers take milk from their own herds , but others rely on milk from other farms .

To ensure the milk is always there is not easy . The cheese makers in the heyday of British cheese in the 1970s and 1980s had to face other challenges . Those who do not use milk or raw milk in pasteurasi got suspicions of public health inspectors , and the media often exaggerate the news about them. This adversely impacts the cheese industry .

Cheese made with sheep 's or goat 's milk is nothing new at this time , although in the 1980s so it is less favored sometimes even suspected . Cheese makers today still face the problem , but the environment has been more able to accept and support the cheese -making industry .
Regional cheese making

Cheeses are usually named after the place of manufacture , such as Cheddar , Lancashire and Cheshire . Naming by this place is still considered important for many cheese makers . Raw milk obtained from a local area is regarded as an expression of the area . When the cheese to ripen , he naturally get a distinctive taste of microbes that exist in the surrounding environment . An example is the Cheshire plain salt is considered to give a unique tangy flavor in dairy animals are reared there and as well as also on the cheese it produces.
history

England have the green pastures and lush which is the source of life for farm animals , especially sheep and cattle . For centuries , these animals have become a major source of producing meat , wool , skins and milk . The Romans , who invaded England in 43m and menjajahnya for nearly 400 years , bringing knowledge of dairy products to the UK and cheese making can be said is a relic of the nation .

Hundreds of years later , the French monks who came with William the Conqueror and settled in the Yorkshire Dales , to share knowledge of cheese making in local communities . This continues a tradition that still exists today .

Making the most of the first British cheese made ​​on the farm during the summer when milk is abundant . Making cheese preserved by women because it is mostly done by the farmer's wife who then pass on their knowledge and ability to daughters .

In the 17th century , the number of territorial cheese or cheese that is named after the location of its manufacture has been popping up in the UK . Cheshire is Britain's most cheeses are known in advance . This cheese is mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086 AD when the transportation situation was slow and unreliable coupled with the absence of cooling , the cheese is the only way to preserve excess milk that will be sold in trading centers such as London .
The impact of industrialization

The industrial revolution in the 18th century and 19 present the rail as a faster means of transportation . [ 3 ] construction of the railway enabled large-scale farmers to deliver fresh milk to places distant though. [ 3 ] More favorable for dairy farmers to sell than to make cheese , so the cheese-making industry into decline. [ 3 ]
The impact of World War II

World War II brought a great effect to the cheese industry in the UK . } The government took over control of food production because of concerns over dwindling food supplies during the war . In 1939 the Ministry of Food was set up . The department issued some regulations burdensome cheese producers at that time . One of the rules is that only cheese Cheddar , Cheshire , Dunlop , Scottish Cheddar , Leicester and Wensleydale are allowed to be produced . } Meanwhile , other traditional cheeses are not allowed to be produced again . Other regulations are menjatahi cheese that can be eaten by each person . Post World War II, the number of farms that produce cheese drastically reduced .
British Cheese Award

Dark days of cheese making industry in the UK has passed . Today, the industry has been growing very rapidly and got a good reception from the public . Much has been done to uplift and develop the cheese among the general public . One is through the British Cheese Award ( The British Cheese Awards) . Juliet Harbutt , a renowned cheese expert , held this award for the first time in 1994 . Goal is to improve the standard of English cheeses and create a symbol of excellence for these cheeses . In the first year , 97 cheese makers follow this event and include less than 300 cheeses . In 2007 , 175 cheese makers participate and involve nearly 900 cheeses . This proves that this event has been highly developed . Assessment categories of cheese in this event varies , one of which is based on the type ( fresh , soft ) , " Best Organic Cheese " and other categories such as " Best Scottish Cheese " . Cheeses are assessed during the summer by a panel of judges from around the world . While the winner was announced in the fall at Awards Dinner . There is a winner for each category and there is one supreme winner ( Supreme Champion ) . Winning this award is an honor for cheese makers .
British Cheese Festival

In 2000 , the other events are added to be part of British Cheese Awards . [ 4 ] The event was the British Cheese Festival ( The Great British Cheese Festival ) which aims to educate and inspire the public . [ 4 ] Both of these events became a marketing event for British cheese , cheese maker and seller of cheese . [ 4 ] The festival is held every year at Cardiff Castle . [ 4 ] The main attraction of this festival is the biggest cheese market in the UK , where there are more than 400 types of cheese are also more than 100 makers cheeses from the UK and Ireland . [ 4 ] In addition , there is also a shop selling cookery books . [ 4 ] In 2009 , the latest book from Juliet Harbutt sold here , and he was present to give his autograph for fans who buy his cheese . [ 4 ]

In this festival , there is also a bar that provides a variety of beers from the UK . [ 4 ] The bar is called The Cardiff Arms . [ 4 ] The bar is run by volunteers of the organization CAMRA ( Campaign for Real Ale ) . [ 4 ] is an organization CAMRA established to promote various types of traditional beers and increase interest in general drink lovers .