There are a few foods out there that will always be a little polarizing. Limburger Cheese is one of those classic foods that some people will always keep at an arm’s length. While some love the complex character of this smooth and creamy cheese, others compare it to stinky feet or body odor. Love it or loathe it, there’s just one place left to find this unique cheese: the Chalet Cheese Cooperative in Green County, Wisconsin. I got a behind-the-scenes tour of this rare and amazing cheese factory and saw this iconic cheese coming to life. I even got to try some of Chalet’s famous Wisconsin cheese. Here’s what I found – and smelled.

Chalet Cheese Cooperative is located in the beautiful countryside near Monroe, an area that’s the heart of Wisconsin’s cheese production.
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The company’s origins date back to the late 19th century, a period marked by a wave of Swiss immigration to the United States.
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Chalet operates on principles of shared success.
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Local dairy farmers pool their resources and milk to produce cheese, ensuring a stable income.

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The tradition continues today, with 11 member farms sending all of their milk to the factory to be turned into award-winning cheese.
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Chalet Cheese Cooperative makes a lot of great cheese, but it's perhaps best known for its production of Limburger cheese, a variety that has become almost synonymous with the cooperative itself.
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Limburger, famous for its pungent aroma and creamy texture, is a cheese that holds a unique position in the market. It is an acquired taste, beloved by connoisseurs and those who appreciate strong, bold flavors.
After seeing the cheesemaking process in action, I purchased several amazing varieties to bring home.
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And yes, I am a fan of Limburger cheese – it makes a great sandwich with some rye bread, mustard, and onion. Trust me!

Chalet produces many other types of cheese, as well, and it has a well-stocked case that’s loaded with unique varieties like aged, smoked Swiss and a German-style, foil wrapped brick. They are all awesome! If you visit the factory in the warmer months, you might want to bring a cooler, so you can bring lots of things home. The cooperative also has a retail store in New Glarus, where my wife also found some interesting wine. Learn more about Chalet Cheese Cooperative on its website. If you’re hitting the road to explore Wisconsin’s cheese country, here are some eco-friendly travel finds.

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Chalet Cheese Cooperative, N4858 County Hwy N, Monroe, WI 53566, USA