Chällerhocker vs Scharfe Maxx
Chällerhocker
Facts
- Milk
- Cow
- Texture
- Semi-hard
- Type
- Washed rind
- Rind
- Washed rind
- Country
- Switzerland
Chällerhocker is a semi-hard cow's milk cheese from Switzerland. The name means someone who sits in the cellar, which fits a wheel that rests in storage until the flavor is deep. It belongs to the broad Alpine family of Appenzeller, but the make is richer and the aroma is stronger. The paste is smooth and pale, with a few small eyes. A washed rind gives the wheel a savory, cellar-like smell before you cut it.
Scharfe Maxx
Facts
- Milk
- Cow
- Texture
- Semi-hard
- Type
- Washed rind
- Rind
- Washed rind
- Country
- Switzerland
Scharfe Maxx is a branded cow's milk cheese from Switzerland, sold under the fuller name Der scharfe Maxx. The name means the sharp Maxx, but the taste is savory and aromatic rather than hot like a chili. The paste is semi-hard and supple, and it melts, while a smear rind carries a stronger smell than the center. Tasters often set it beside Appenzeller, though this one is creamier. Cow's milk and a firm, moist slice are the facts that matter at the counter.