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fresh · goat milk · Norway · $$

Brunost

A smooth texture, with a semi-firm body.

Brunost cheese

Attribute scores

meltability 2/10
sharpness 2/10
creaminess 6/10
firmness 4/10
pungency 1/10

Best cheese wine pairing

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

Substitutes for Brunost

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