Flavour : smooth, spicy
Aroma : pungent

Herve is a Belgian soft cheese with washed rind with beer, produced from raw or pasteurised cow's milk. It is named after the ancient town of Herve, which is at the centre of Pays de Herve. The aging process traditionally takes place in the ripening cellars of the Herve countryside, during which the cheese becomes homogeneous, firm and oily with a glossy, orange-brown rind. It is usually shaped into a brick when sold. The flavour is mature and the degree of ripeness weakens towards the centre.
When young, Herve is sweet and becomes spicy as it ages. Since it is fully flavoured, it is usually eaten with dark breads and beers.
It goes well with stronger beers brewed with roast malts (amber to dark and very dark beers, for example).

Country of origin : Belgium
Region of origin : Herve
Milk type : cow
Pasteurised : yes
Cheese type : washed rind
Fat content : 45%