Excellent, I'm doing a rest test. I have some blocks marked to "use after" and have them set at 1 Week, 2 Week and 3 Week. So the plan is to open them at these intervals and see how the mellow effects them. I'll probably do a smoke test and see how that changes the flavour at a later date. Though my GF is kinda wanting the fridge back. π
Cheers, There is going to be other cheese on the night so if it doesn't work then it's nothing major. I'm looking forward to the Gouda, I'll need to try the Lidl cheese (I don't mind paying more for a better quality) I think they doing 400g blocks soon for 99p. So i may invest in some. π
Yeah I had read through the cold smoking section here particularly the cheese posts including yours. Great source of advice π. I did rest uncovered in the fridge for an hour before vac. I had tasted it during an hour of smoke, Two hours, Three hours and after rest and I'd say it wasn't over smoked. I'll see how it tastes on Thursday morning /evening and I'll update.