Yes, it LOOKS like brie. No, it is not brie. Yes, in many ways, especially appearance, it is very similar to brie. No, if you mistake it for brie as most people will do I will not throw a hissy fit(I'm not sure I could tell which was which in a strictly visual lineup). Fromage d'Affinois is a little softer and creamier than a brie of the same age, due mainly to the extra cream added to enrich this flavorful cheese. We sampled it alongside several other cheeses, one being the triple cream Explorateur. And yes, triple cream is creamier than double, but Fromage d'Affinois holds it own. Spread it on a great cracker or some fresh baguette.

Name: Fromage d'Affinois
Type of Milk: Cow, Pasteurized
Type: soft ripened, double cream
Produced in: France
Date Purchased: 12/22/2006
Date Eaten: 12/23/2006
Purchased Where: United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill, A Southern Season
Price: $/lb.