Rogues Chocolate Stout chedder [Archive] - Realbeer.com Beer Community

newportstorm

01-24-2006, 09:22 AM

Originally posted by Thetz
Does anyone know where i can get the Rogues Creamery Chocolate stout chedder cheese made with Rogues Chocolate stout?

If anyone can help me find this locally that would be great. If not that is fine also. I can get is sent to me.

Thanks

Since I don't know what "local" is and I don't know your landlord, I can't help ya there. I'd contact the creamery directly. Here is a gift pack that includes it:

http://www.roguecreamery.com/product.asp?specific=jnophrq8

They also sell t-shirts with the Rogue Choc Stout Cheddar label.

Cheese!

Thetz

01-24-2006, 09:57 AM

ha...i guess i needed to fix that information where I am located....

I am Near DC/MD/VA........

I did look at the website and not very helpful.

newportstorm

01-24-2006, 10:02 AM

Originally posted by Thetz
ha...i guess i needed to fix that information where I am located....

I am Near DC/MD/VA........

I did look at the website and not very helpful.

Lots of websites aren't helpful beyond basic info. Even some of my favorite craft brewer sites aren't frequently updated. Human contact - call 'em and ask if it's available on the east coast. Easier and quicker than hoping someone here spotted it at a DC cheese shop.

Cheers!

Beer Monkey

01-24-2006, 10:12 AM

theres a bunch of good cheese stores in the alexandria area, one that may be your best bet is called Cheesetique http://www.cheesetique.com/

I've had great luck finding stuff there.

chazwicke

01-24-2006, 10:31 AM

Thanks for that link. I was not aware of that shop. I joined the mailing list.

Your new Whole Foods might have some of the Rogue cheeses as well as the Chimay cheeses. Or I'm betting they would order some for you. WF usually has a great selection of cheeses and a nice olive bar besides the beer selection. I have also bought plenty of nice aged steaks at WF.

Beer Monkey

01-24-2006, 10:39 AM

Originally posted by chazwicke
Thanks for that link. I was not aware of that shop. I joined the mailing list.

Your new Whole Foods might have some of the Rogue cheeses as well as the Chimay cheeses. Or I'm betting they would order some for you. WF usually has a great selection of cheeses and a nice olive bar besides the beer selection. I have also bought plenty of nice aged steaks at WF.

I've been in there a couple times but didn't look to closely at the cheese selection but it was pretty large, the seafood section looked delicious, they had Portabello mushrooms stuffed with oysters, already had dinner plans or I'd of grabbed em, I really like their prepared foods that just need cooking.

they have a great beer selection too, was lookin pretty picked over on Sunday night but still found some good stuff.

chazwicke

01-24-2006, 10:45 AM

Jim Dorsh, who is one of our local beer gurus and also a poster on this board oversees the beer dept. so your in good hands there. I really like all of the WF stores that I frequent. I'm sorry that they moved the Annandale store to Alex as it was close to my office.

Thetz

01-24-2006, 10:52 AM

Originally posted by chazwicke

Your new Whole Foods might have some of the Rogue cheeses as well as the Chimay cheeses. Or I'm betting they would order some for you.

i was just there on Sunday..and i did ask if they had this cheese and they said they didnt have it. They were to busy to ask if they could order it and they didnt offer that information.
I can go next time and ask.

newportstorm

01-24-2006, 11:09 AM

List of Rogue distributors, broken down by region with a few nationals - nearest one is NJ:

http://www.roguecreamery.com/pilot.asp?pg=Distributors

Thetz

01-24-2006, 11:22 AM

Originally posted by newportstorm
List of Rogue distributors, broken down by region with a few nationals - nearest one is NJ:

http://www.roguecreamery.com/pilot.asp?pg=Distributors

wow...thank you so much for doing that research for me. That was really nice of you....i will look into this....
Thanks again

fretlessman71

01-24-2006, 11:23 AM

I called the distributor nearest me, in CO, and they said that they could get them but they had no stock, and no orders for it since November. It's also the kind of thing where Rogue Creamery might ask for a "minimum order" - which could be substantial - and that might hamper special orders. They did say that they distribute to Whole Foods in this area; don't know about yours, though. Sounds like the best way to go is to try to order stuff directly off the website, and if that doesn't work, give 'em a call - 866-665-1155.

Thetz

01-24-2006, 11:26 AM

Originally posted by fretlessman71
I called the distributor nearest me, in CO, and they said that they could get them but they had no stock, and no orders for it since November. It's also the kind of thing where Rogue Creamery might ask for a "minimum order" - which could be substantial - and that might hamper special orders. They did say that they distribute to Whole Foods in this area; don't know about yours, though. Sounds like the best way to go is to try to order stuff directly off the website, and if that doesn't work, give 'em a call - 866-665-1155.

you guys are great thanks!!!

newportstorm

01-24-2006, 11:29 AM

Nice work, fret. Going the extra mile. I tried calling the creamery but they don't open until 9am PST. I might get in touch with my local cheese shop to see if they do/will stock some.

http://www.farmsteadinc.com/

Thanks for bringing this topic up. I remember Rogue's newsletter talking about beer/cheese pairings but missed the fact they had their own cheese made.

Cheers!

Beer Monkey

01-24-2006, 11:56 AM

Rogue Brewery and Rogue Creamery are totally different companies, both just happen to be on the Rogue river. I saw an interesting thing on PBS that talked about the creamery and how the new owners are handling things and the growth they've been through.

chazwicke

01-24-2006, 12:20 PM

Thanks for this topic in general. Two of my favorite subjects are beer and cheese.

Igourmet.com is a decent site that I have ordered from on many occasions. Not sure if they have the Rogue cheeses but they also have a help desk on instant messenger under the screen name: ighelp

You could ask there. I have also ordered cheeses directly from the source before.

Bingham Hill in Fort Collins makes some dynamite cheeses especially their Sheepish Blue.

I'd like to see more beer and cheese tastings. I once attended one in South Beach hosted by Garrett Oliver. It paired cask conditioned British real ales with Australian cheeses. YUM!!!!!!

fretlessman71

01-24-2006, 12:50 PM

Does Sheepish Blue qualify as "stinky cheese"? Meaning will I have to carry around some breath mints if I go out anywhere after eating some? Just curious...

chazwicke

01-24-2006, 12:54 PM

No breath mints. You will want to savor the flavor.

The new avatar is scarier than the last.;)

Beer Monkey

01-24-2006, 12:54 PM

na, just wash it down with a nice strong barely wine

Thetz

01-24-2006, 01:26 PM

Originally posted by chazwicke

The new avatar is scarier than the last.;)

Ha that is funny!!...So i am guessing you dont like the Seahawks?
But it could have been worse.

Insidious Rex

01-24-2006, 02:07 PM

Originally posted by Beer Monkey
Rogue Brewery and Rogue Creamery are totally different companies, both just happen to be on the Rogue river.

ah that would explain it then. We could not figure out the coincidence of those two companies both being in the same area in Oregon and being called Rogue yet not having anything to do with each other. Didnt realize there was a river involved.

newportstorm

01-24-2006, 03:09 PM

Originally posted by Insidious Rex
ah that would explain it then. We could not figure out the coincidence of those two companies both being in the same area in Oregon and being called Rogue yet not having anything to do with each other. Didnt realize there was a river involved.

An article about the group cheese effort:
http://www.realbeer.com/news/articles/news-002293.php

Rogue Creamery is located near the Rogue River. Rogue Brewery is not - quite a ways north in Newport at the mouth of the Yaquina River. Rogue's first brewpub, however, was located in SW Oregon, in the general area but was destroyed several years ago by flood.

Cheers!

brewcrew76

01-24-2006, 03:11 PM

I attended a beer and cheese pairing by Greg Hall of Goose Island last week. Here is the lineup he presented.

Allagash White
with Capriole Fresh Chevre

Goose Island Demolition
with Mont St. Francis

Chimay Blue
with Chimay

Saison duPont
with Pere Joseph

Rodenbach
with 5 Year Gouda

Cantillon Rose de Gambrinas
with Papillon Roquefort

Goose Island Pere Jacques
with Munster

I didn't realize Greg Hall was such a cheese/beer nerd. He had a lot of stories and reminded me a lot of Garrett Oliver from his Brewmater's Table book.

He also mentioned they would like to add a beer/cheese and beer/chocolate plate at the brewpub but don't think it fits in with wings and nachos. Instead he hinted there is talk for a new brewpub in 2008 that would be slightly more upscale and have these offerings. Obviously all very young rumors at this point.

chazwicke

01-24-2006, 04:21 PM

That sounds great! How was the Cantillon Rose de Gambrinas
with Papillon Roquefort pairing? What was your favorite pairing? Beer? Cheese?

I wish there would be more of these pairing at tastings.

Thetz

01-24-2006, 04:37 PM

Originally posted by chazwicke

I wish there would be more of these pairing at tastings.

whos bring the cheese tomorrow night? :)

Beer Monkey

01-24-2006, 04:45 PM

Originally posted by Thetz
whos bring the cheese tomorrow night? :)

and what would go with those hop monsters?

Thetz

01-24-2006, 04:51 PM

Originally posted by Beer Monkey
and what would go with those hop monsters?

ummm..i was hoping someone else would be able to answer that....ha

newportstorm

01-24-2006, 08:06 PM

Originally posted by Thetz
ummm..i was hoping someone else would be able to answer that....ha

I'd go with an aged, sharp, crumbly cheddar.

Enjoy!

brewcrew76

01-24-2006, 09:48 PM

Originally posted by chazwicke
That sounds great! How was the Cantillon Rose de Gambrinas
with Papillon Roquefort pairing? What was your favorite pairing? Beer? Cheese?

It was a cool event that they plan on having every other month mixing the pairings each time. I do not have any cheese knowledge and this was my first experience like this.

Greg Hall actually made us go around the room and answer the same questions you asked. The Roquefort was extremely salty and quite a contrast compared to the Cantillon. It was probably my least favorite pairing but the Cantillon did help to balance the saltiness of the cheese.

Favorite pairing was the Saison duPont with Pere Joseph. I really liked the way they complimented each other.

Favorite beer was the Rodenbach. It went well with the Gouda.

Favorite cheese was the Capriole Fresh Chevre. It also paired well with the Allagash. The Capriole was described as a goat cheese and the only one in the pairings that I was familiar with (shows my lack of cheese palette).

chazwicke

01-27-2006, 11:36 AM

I always love Rodenbach. And I especially miss the old Grand Cru. It was simply amazing.

I was perusing Igourmets site today and found that they have a section on beer and cheese pairings.

http://www.igourmet.com/shoppe/shoppe.asp?cat=11&subcat=Cheese+and+Beer

And they carry Fritz Maytags Cheeses too:

Maytag Blue
Nestled in among the rolling hills of central Iowa is the Maytag appliance factory. Down the road and around the corner is the Maytag Dairy, which produces Maytag Blue cheese, among other, lesser-known cheeses. Yes, the two are related. Fritz Maytag, son of the founder of the Maytag washing machine company, decided he wanted to make his own entrepreneurial mark on the world. Shortly before World War II, he began working with scientists at Iowa State University to begin making a great American blue cheese, modeled after those of Europe. The result was one of the first American farmstead cheeses of superior quality. The dairy is now independent of the appliance company and collects milk from a local dairy cooperative, rather than raising its own cows. Maytag cheese makers, however, are still hand making the same cheese that they created in the 1930's. Maytag Blue's popularity has taken off with the growing interest in American farmstead cheeses, and this wonderful, tangy blue cheese is now featured on menus across the country. Its wonderful flavor, moist yet crumbly texture, and lemony finish make Maytag one of the world's great blue cheeses.

Cloakndagger

01-27-2006, 11:58 AM

Originally posted by fretlessman71
Does Sheepish Blue qualify as "stinky cheese"? Meaning will I have to carry around some breath mints if I go out anywhere after eating some? Just curious...

Try this site for a description.

http://www.binghamhill.com/

fretlessman71

01-27-2006, 12:19 PM

Okay... sounds good. So, just what IS a "stinky cheese"? Other than the obvious, I mean... chaz? You out there still?

chazwicke

01-27-2006, 12:24 PM

Well actually stinky cheese could be many different kinds. There is not one type that has that designation. But many of the Blue cheeses do have an aroma not unlike "dirty feet". Others like the famous limburger have stronger aromas. Stinky is a term that would encompass probably 1/2 of the cheese styles out there.

Insidious Rex

01-27-2006, 07:02 PM

Check out Vieux Boulogne, Pont l'Eveque, Camembert, Roquefort to name a few if you want some cheeses with rather extreme odiferous qualities...

Vienna Lager

01-27-2006, 09:03 PM

'Buttermilk Blue' is a very good blue cheese from WI from the milk of Jersey cows.

corkybstewart

01-27-2006, 09:26 PM

I visited the website and maybe I misread something there but I could buy 4 shipments of 1.5 pounds of cheese (6 pounds total)for $160. Are they milking nearly extinct moongoats or something?

DecoJuicer

02-06-2006, 06:47 PM

I ordered my wife the Lodge package for our anniversary. Ain't I a sweetheart? Anyway, my wife likes really good cheese, so I thought that it would be a nice gift, since it comes with cheese and chocolate. The package came to about $40 with shipping.

It came via UPS today, and she absolutely loves it. Guess who just got a pass to stay out of the dog house for at least a week!! By then, the other part of her gift should be here and I can squeeze that for at least 2 weeks.

My point though is that the cheese is excellent, and the chocolate bar is just as good. The only downside is that my wife wants to make a road trip to the creamery now. What a bummer, eh?;)