Hirtenkäse
Hirtenkäse, or "herder's cheese", is a distinctive cow's milk cheese made in the Allgäu area of Southern Germany.
| Hirtenkäse | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Herder's cheese |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Region | Allgäu |
| Source of milk | Cows |
| Pasteurized | No |
| Texture | Hard cheese |
| Aging time | varies, usually 8 months |
Traditionally, cow herders bring their cows from the Alps into Allgäu each fall in mid-September. September 18 typically "marks the official start of the Almabtrieb, or descent, a day celebrated with a festival ...." Hirtenkäse is made from the milk from these cows. It is usually aged eight months.
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