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Coolea
HardCow MilkIreland
A Gouda-style cheese made by the Willems family in the Coolea valley of West Cork. Dutch-born Helene Willems brought the recipe to Ireland in the 1980s. Develops rich, caramel flavors when aged.
Characteristics
Texture
Firm, smooth, dense with small eyes
Flavor
Sweet, nutty, caramel, Gouda-like
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