Description
Chällerhocker, pronounced ‘khaller hokker’, translates to something like ‘the one that remains in the cellar’. It is an artisan Swiss cheese from a small dairy in North-Eastern Switzerland. This Swiss cheese is an unpasteurised, semi hard cheese that ripened for at least for 8 months. It originates from the hilly Appenzell and is produced in original manner with raw milk, delivered twice daily from local farmers close to the dairy.
This unique cheese is made by cheesemaker Walter Räss in the village dairy ‘Käserei Tufertschwil’. Its milk is delivered twice daily from 13 family farms, each within about a mile’s radius of the dairy. The U.S. magazine ‘Cheese Conoisseur’ wrote that ‘The diverse flavor, which is directly influenced by the mix of flowers, herbs and grasses unique to the Alpine pastures on which the cows graze, offers up vegetal notes like sun-drenched hay and leeks, along with browned butter and a hint of caramel sweetness on the cheese’s finish.’ We couldn’t have said it any better.
This aromatic cheese with final notes of citrus fruit is a true showcase of unique Swiss craftsmen ship, building on century old traditions yet creating something new and exciting. A must try!
How we wrap your cheese
The freshness of your cheese is our priority. That’s why — unless stated otherwise in the product description — we pack all cheeses in vacuum-sealed bags to protect them during their journey. We know some customers prefer the traditional touch of cheese paper wrap, so we’re happy to offer this option for a small fee, as it takes extra care and time to prepare.
Unless noted differently, all cheeses will generally have a best-before date of at least 14 days, and vacuum-packed cheeses around 2 months. Remember, with cheese this date is simply a guide — it doesn’t necessarily mean the cheese will be of lesser quality afterwards. In fact, many softer varieties reach their most delicious ripeness when enjoyed close to, or even just beyond, their best-before date.
How the cheese gets to you
At Alpine Express, we send all our cheeses in eco-friendly, insulated cardboard boxes, carefully cushioned with recycled packing paper and kept chilled with food-grade gel ice packs. We use the fastest service available — most often Star Track Express — so your cheese arrives in peak condition. You can check estimated delivery times using Star Track’s estimated transit time tool, though we may occasionally select another trusted courier to ensure the quickest, most reliable service.
Unless otherwise noted, we ship cheese boxes each Monday, with an order cut-off of 8 pm (Sydney time) the night before. As soon as your order is on its way, you’ll receive a tracking number so you can follow your cheese’s journey from our door to yours.
Do you have any other questions? Check our FAQs for additional information or write to us via our contact form.
