Brunost

fresh · goat milk · Norway · $$

A smooth texture, with a semi-firm body.

Attribute scores

meltability 2/10

sharpness 2/10

creaminess 6/10

firmness 4/10

pungency 1/10

Pair Brunost with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc, ideally Sancerre — the wine's zippy acidity mirrors the bright goat's-milk tang.

Cheese	Why it works
Leipäjuusto	similar overall, but more meltability
Panela	similar overall, but less creaminess
Mizithra	similar overall, but less firmness
Minas cheese	similar overall, but more meltability
Tvorog	similar overall, but less firmness
Paneer	similar overall, but less creaminess