Byland Blue Cheese is firm, but creamy and crumbly blue cheese with greenish-blue veins.
It has a somewhat sharp, spicy taste.
It is made in wheels 3 1/3 pounds (1.5 kg) big, and sold in pieces wrapped in foil.
Byland is made by Shepherds Purse Cheeses in Thirsk, Yorkshire.
Cooking Tips
Byland Blue Cheese crumbles easily.
History Notes
Byland Blue was created by Judy Bell in 2002, after researching methods used by the Cistercian Monks at Byland Abbey, near Coxwold, North Yorkshire.