Heritage: Butterkäse, also known as Butter Cheese originated in Germany and is made throughout Germany and Austria. Its name literally means "butter cheese." Although it contains no butter, it has a butter-like texture. It is also called Dämenkäse or "ladies cheese" because it is delicately flavored, odorless and quite complementary to most foods. Butterkäse is produced at Edelweiss Creamery in the Alpine tradition. Description: A very mild and creamy cheese that fits in the semi-soft texture category. If you are looking for a cheese to melt over vegetables, this just might be your cheese as Eiger Mountain™ Butter Cheese melts very nicely and will not overpower the vegetables. Flavor: Mild, buttery, delicate. Goes Well With: Sausages or cured meats, grapes, melon, plums, sour dough rolls or bread White wines such as Semillon, Chardonnay or Rhine; pilsner or other light lager beers. This cheese is sold in 16 ounce ( 1 lb ) increments.