Red Dragon delivers buttery cheddar, savory malt, gentle tang, and a distinctive mustard bite, with whole mustard seeds adding an appealing textural contrast. Serve with pretzels, crusty bread, apples, pickles, cured meats, roasted potatoes, or burgers. It makes an excellent grilled cheese and melts beautifully over potatoes or toast. For beverages, try brown ale, English pale ale, amber ale, hard cider, Cabernet Sauvignon, or a medium-bodied red wine.
Red Dragon is a distinctive Welsh cheese that combines the familiar richness of cheddar with two ingredients closely associated with British pub culture: ale and mustard. Made from pasteurized cow’s milk, the cheese is blended with wholegrain mustard seeds and Welsh brown ale before being traditionally finished in eye-catching red wax. The combination gives Red Dragon an unmistakable appearance and a flavor profile considerably different from conventional cheddar.
Aged for approximately three months, Red Dragon retains a relatively smooth, supple character while developing enough cheddar flavor to balance its bold additions. Whole mustard seeds provide texture and a pleasantly piquant bite, while the brown ale contributes malty depth that complements the buttery richness of the cheese. The result is savory and flavorful without becoming excessively sharp. Red Dragon is particularly successful as a melting cheese, where warming softens the paste and allows its mustard, malt, and cheddar characteristics to become even more aromatic.
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