Bavaria (Allgäu) · Germany
Weisslacker.
Weisslacker announces itself with an uncompromising barnyard funk—a sticky, amber-hued rind that clings to your fingers like a dare. Beneath the aggressive aromatics lies a surprisingly soft paste with a sharp, meaty bite and peppery spice that builds on the palate. This is a cheese that demands attention, not politeness.
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Origin
47.8°N · 10.3°E
The story
How it's made.
Why it tastes that way.
Weisslacker (white lacquer) is an Allgäu specialty known for its sticky, pungent washed rind.
Created in the mid-19th century, it was called 'Bierkäse' (beer cheese) for its traditional pairing with lager. Its aggressive aroma and sharp flavor made it popular in Bavarian taverns.
Production · spec
- Milk
- Cow · pasteurised
- Family
- Washed-rind
- Rind
- washed
- Age
- 3–12 mo
- Protected
- PDO · since 2015
- Intensity
- 4 / 5
- Texture
- soft
Tasting profile
What it tastes like.
These bars are a visual read of Weisslacker's flavour and aroma notes, scaled by the cheese's overall intensity — a quick guide, not a lab measurement.
Aroma
Nutrition · per 100 g serving
What's in a wedge.
A 100 g serving — about a finger-thick wedge. Daily values use the FDA 2020 reference of 2,000 kcal. Expect ±5% variation between wheels.
Serve, cut & store
Out of the fridge,
into its prime.
Guidance for washed-rind cheeses — general practice, not a per-wheel measurement.
Rest
Take it out about 1.5–2 h before serving — cold stiffens the fat and locks up the aromas; cool room temperature is when the flavour shows up.
Cut
Slice in wedges with the rind on — or for a very ripe wheel, take off the top and spoon.
Store
Wrap leftovers in cheese paper or wax paper — never cling film, which suffocates the rind — and keep them in the warmest part of the fridge.
Rule of thumb: the softer and riper, the longer it needs. Thick pieces need longer than thin — and don't leave cheese out much past two hours.
Pairings · Caseo curated
What goes with Weisslacker.
38 pairings across 7 categories.
Wine
Where to find it
Cheese counters.
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Substitutes
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These will play a similar role on the board and in the pan.
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