what type of cheese is used at coopers hill
Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake The cheese currently used in the event is 7–9 pounds (3.2–4.1 kilograms) Double Gloucester, a hard cheese traditionally made in a circular shape.[10] Each is protected for the rolling by a wooden casing round the side, and is decorated with ribbons at the start of the race. Formerly, three cheeses were presented by parishioners, and the cheeses were usually rolled by them. A collection is usually made now to purchase them, as well as sweets, and also to provide prize money.[5] The current supplier is local cheesemaker Diana Smart and her son Rod,[4] who have supplied the cheese since 1988.[11]
Monterey Jack Monterey Jack (sometimes shortened simply to Jack cheese) is an American semi-hard cheese, customarily white,[1] made using cow's milk. It is commonly sold by itself or mixed with Colby cheese to make a marbled cheese known as Colby-Jack (or Co-Jack).[2] Cheddar-Jack (with a yellow cheddar) and Pepper Jack (with chili peppers) varieties are also available. An aged variety is known as Dry Jack.