– 780 Description
An Alpine Beer Story
Pronunciation: End-lee-boo-ker Hopp-phen-berg-kase
Inspired by the much-loved local Entlebucher Beer, this striking mountain cheese is a true meeting point of dairy craft and brewing tradition. Entlebucher Hopfenbergkäse® is carefully nurtured with regional beer during its maturation, before being wrapped in aromatic spent grain – giving it a distinctive appearance and a flavour profile unlike any other.
On the palate, it delivers a beautifully balanced combination of savoury depth and gentle piquancy. Subtle malty notes from the beer interplay with the rich, creamy paste, while the spent grain imparts a rustic character and a hint of bitterness that keeps everything in harmony. The result is an aromatic, full-flavoured cheese that remains approachable while offering something genuinely different.
Visually, it’s just as compelling—its textured rind, shaped by the spent grain coating, makes it a standout centrepiece on any cheeseboard.
Key Details:
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Origin: Entlebuch region, Switzerland
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Milk: Pasteurised full cream cow’s milk
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Maturation: 4 months
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Profile: Aromatic, slightly piquant, with malty beer notes and a savoury, rustic finish
Perfect for pairing with a crisp lager, amber ale, or even a nutty white wine, Hopfenbergkäse® is made for those who appreciate bold, characterful cheeses with a story behind them.
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.
