It is available as cheese curds and in mild or aged many years, to sharpness levels of medium mild, medium sharp, sharp, extra sharp, and super sharp (10 plus years old). ... Its hardness and texture change and sharpness increase with aging.
What kind of cheese is Pinconning?
Williams Sharp Pinconning is an aged yellow Colby style semi-soft cheese named for Pinconning, MI where it was first produced. Pinconning's flavor and texture are unusual, rich and creamy with an open texture. It is eaten instead of Cheddar and Colby and serves well in macaroni and cheese or as a snack cheese.
Why is Pinconning known for cheese?
Pinconning Cheese is named after the place it originated from, Pinconning, Michigan. It was developed in 1915. At the time, they were looking to a way to use all the local milk from the area dairy farmers. The goal was to create a cheese that was like Colby, but has the ability to develop more flavor as it ages.