The Uncommon Alliance: Two Oregon Giants come together
It isn’t every day that you encounter a collaboration between a cheese producing creamery and a beer brewery. Yet, here we are unpacking the exciting alliance that has emerged between Crux Fermentation Project, one of the foremost beer breweries in Oregon, and Rogue Creamery, a cheesemaker internationally acclaimed for its high-quality cheese production. Both movers and shakers in their respective fields, these two powerhouses decided to team up and take both their businesses, and the flavors they offer, to an exceptional new level. Let’s understand why this partnership took place and what came out of it.
The Beer-Cheese Collaboration Explained
Why did Rogue Creamery and Crux Fermentation Project decide to collaborate?
As surprising as it may seem, this is not a random partnership. Beer and cheese have a long-standing relationship dating back to the ancient times. Both fermented products, beer and cheese have parallel processes, which, when explored and meshed together, can result in a delicious and unique union that pleases the palates of many.
Moreover, Rogue Creamery and Crux Fermentation Project share a common location—Oregon. This geographical advantage made perfect sense for them to take their relationship beyond just shared origins and explore a deeper, more flavor-packed collaboration.
What does the collaboration entail?
Rather than merely suggesting pairings of their existing products, Crux and Rogue decided to go all out. They, instead, developed a brand-new type of cheese—the funky, fruity, and slightly smoky ‘Brutal Cheese’. This cheese is washed in Crux’s Tough Love Banished Imperial Stout before it matures, providing it a unique flavor profile that reflects the best of the brewery and creamery together.
Brutal Cheese: The Culmination of the Collaboration
What is ‘Brutal Cheese’?
As aforementioned, Brutal Cheese is the heart of the collaboration between Crux and Rogue. This cheese, made from the wholesome milk of Rogues’ dairy-cows and washed in Crux’s renowned Imperial Stout, is a testament to the innovation of both companies and their commitment to continuous learning and experimenting in their fields.
With its slightly smoky flavor, with more than a hint of amber fruitiness, Brutal Cheese is an absolute delight for those who appreciate a more complex flavor profile.
What does ‘Brutal Cheese’ bring to the table?
Immersing in the merge of flavors that Brutal Cheese delivers, you encounter a whole new experience. This is not entirely a bold leap into unexplored territories; the idea of washing cheese with beer isn’t novel. But what makes Brutal Cheese stand out is the way Crux’s fabulous Stout, with its rich, dark roasted malts and slight hint of bourbon, deepens and tints every bite of the cheese.
The result is a complex, layered flavor experience that simultaneously seems utterly familiar and comfortably at home, yet skillfully refined and wonderfully distinctive.
A Trend Worth Catching On
This fabulous colliding of two great industries shows us the spectacular results that come when stalwarts in their field join forces to explore new possibilities.
This beer-cheese collaboration between Crux and Rogue is worth catching on, not only for the seamless and impressive fusion of flavors that they have achieved but also for the precedent it sets for potential future collaborations within the artisanal food and beverage industry.
Let this serve as an example for others and let’s anticipate more of such delectably audacious collaborations in the future.
The creamery.
What is the significance of this alliance?
This collaboration between Rogue Creamery and Crux Fermentation Project is a perfect example of how innovative and exciting partnerships can lead to new and delicious products. By combining their expertise and passion, these two giants have created something truly special and have elevated the flavors they offer to a whole new level. It’s a great representation of the power of collaboration and how it can bring new and unique experiences to consumers.
the creamery. This cheese is the result of months of experimentation and careful selection of ingredients, making it a true representation of this uncommon alliance.
What an exciting collaboration between two giants in Oregon! Who would have thought that a creamery and a brewery could come together to create a unique and delicious product? This partnership shows the power of exploring new possibilities and combining processes to create something truly special. The result of their hard work and experimentation, the Brutal Cheese, is a true representation of this uncommon alliance between Rogue Creamery and Crux Fermentation Project. I can’t wait to try it!
The creamery.
This collaboration between Crux and Rogue is a unique and exciting one that showcases the creativity and innovation of both companies. By combining their expertise and passion for their respective products, they have created something truly special. The fact that they share a common location in Oregon only adds to the synergy of this collaboration. I’m excited to taste the delicious results of this uncommon alliance.