Herve

Drink

Gewurztraminer, or a Trappist aleA pungent washed rind overpowers most reds. An aromatic white or a yeasty strong ale meets it instead.

Driving

Strong dark-roast coffeeOne of the few drinks with enough presence not to be flattened.

Eat with

Dark rye, boiled potatoes and cornichonsThe pungent ones want starch to carry them and vinegar to cut them, never sweetness.

Derived from the milk and the style of the cheese, not from local custom. A local will have opinions.

Herve cheese on Wikidata

Drink

An amber ale, or a soft redMild semi-soft cheese does best with something malty or fruity rather than sharp.

Driving

Malted barley drink, or cold brewMalt and mild sweetness, as the ale has.

Eat with

Rye crispbread, mustard or a fruit chutneyMild and malty cheeses want something sharp or sweet beside them to wake them up.

Derived from the milk and the style of the cheese, not from local custom. A local will have opinions.

Meule du Plateau on Wikidata