Pub cheese is a type of soft

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and dip prepared using cheese as a primary ingredient and usually with some type of

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or ale added. It can be made with

smoked cheeses Smoked cheese is any cheese that has been specially treated by smoke-curing. It typically has a yellowish-brown outer pellicle which is a result of this curing process. Process Smoke-curing is typically done in one of two ways: cold-smoking and ...

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added to impart a smoky flavor. It is typically served with crackers or vegetables, whereby the cheese is spread onto these foods, or the foods may be dipped in it. It is also used as a topping on sandwiches, such as hamburgers. Pub cheese is a traditional bar snack in the United States. Pub cheese is sometimes prepared using a mix of

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and pure cheese. It is a

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product in the United States. For example, Président is a brand that includes pub cheese in its line, and

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has a

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of pub cheese. Some bars, breweries,

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s and restaurants produce their own versions of pub cheese.

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