Roomano

Roomano is a Dutch cheese that's similar to aged Gouda, but it has lower butterfat than required (48% for Gouda). The edges of the cheese wheels are also much more sharper than Gouda's. Roomano is made from pasteurized cow's milk and it's usually aged for at least 4 years.

Its texture is dense, granite-like, crumbly, and specked with white spots of calcium lactate crystals, resulting in crunchy texture. The flavors are complex, sweet, salty, and reminiscent of butterscotch and toffee. It's recommended to pair Roomano with a chocolate stout beer, Belgian ales, bourbon, or a glass of Riesling.