Cheese of the Week 03/06/09 - The Tale of One Cheese with Two Names

Y Fenni is a variety of Welsh cheese, consisting of Pasteurized cows' milk Cheddar cheese blended with whole grain mustard seed and ale. It takes its name from the Welsh language name of Abergavenny, a market town in Monmouthshire, south east Wales. Y Fenni, when coated in red wax, is also known as 'Red Dragon', a name derived from the dragon on the Flag of Wales.

This cheese combines the subtle sharpness and depth of natural mustard with the mild, piquant taste notes of the Welsh ale and traditional Cheddar. It is a buttery and spicy cheese with plenty of bite, but is not too hot. Not only do the mustard seeds give its marvelous flavor, but also its texture. The brown ale makes the cheese moist and tangy.

Either cheese is often enjoyed as part of a ploughman's lunch. Its consistency makes it excellent when melted, and it can be served on toast or even on a steak.

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