Editing Brie (section)

== Varieties ==
There are now many varieties of brie made all over the world, including plain brie, herbed varieties, double and triple brie and versions of brie made with other types of [[milk]]. Indeed, although brie is a French cheese, it is possible to obtain [[Somerset]] and [[Wisconsin]] brie. The French government officially certifies only two types of brie, ''[[brie de Meaux]]'' and ''[[brie de Melun]]''. Some varieties of brie cheese are [[Smoking (cooking)|smoked]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Johnson |first1=M.M. |last2=Hirsheimer |first2=C. |title=The New Irish Table: 70 Contemporary Recipes |publisher=Chronicle Books |year=2003 |isbn=978-0-8118-3387-5 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=NDcVs0S42qMC&pg=PA17 |page=17}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=jAFxWdxuUPMC&q=%22smoked+brie%22 |title=Footprint Ireland |isbn=9781904777366 |last1=Levy |first1=Pat |last2=Sheehan |first2=Sean |year=2005 |publisher=Footprint }}</ref>

=== Brie de Meaux ===
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Brie de Meaux is an unpasteurized round cheese with a diameter of {{convert|36|-|37|cm|abbr=on}}, and a weight of about {{convert|2.8|kg|abbr=on}}. Manufactured in the town of [[Meaux]] in the Brie region of northern France since the 8th century, it was originally known as the "Queen's cheese", or, after the [[French Revolution]], the "queen of cheeses",<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite book |last=Layton |first=T. A. |title=The cheese handbook: a guide to the world's best cheeses, over 250 varieties described, with recipes |date=1973 |publisher=Dover Publications |isbn=978-0-486-22955-3 |location=New York}}</ref> and was eaten by all social classes. It was granted the protection of ''[[Appellation d'origine contrôlée]]'' (AOC) status in 1980. It is produced primarily in the eastern part of the Parisian basin.

=== Brie de Melun ===
[[File:Wikicheese - Brie de Melun - 20150515 - 015.jpg|thumb|235px|''Brie de Melun'']]
Brie de Melun has an average weight of {{convert|1.5|kg|lb}} and a diameter of {{convert|27|cm|in|abbr=on}},<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.dairyfoodsconsulting.com/recipes_camembert.shtml |title = Dairy Foods Consulting & Westminster Artisan Cheesemaking |last = Dixon |first = Peter |access-date = 25 July 2013 |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131227173810/http://www.dairyfoodsconsulting.com/recipes_camembert.shtml |archive-date = 27 December 2013 }}</ref> smaller than Brie de Meaux. It has a stronger flavour and more pungent smell. It is made with unpasteurised milk. Brie de Melun is also available in the form of "Old Brie" or black brie. It was granted the protection of AOC status in 1980.

=== French non-AOC bries ===
The following French bries do not have AOC certification:
brie de Montereau, Île-de-France, brie de Nangis, brie de Provins, brie noir, brie fermier, brie d'Isigny, brie de Melun bleu, brie petit moulé, brie laitier [[Coulommiers cheese|Coulommiers]].

=== International bries ===
'''Australia:'''
[[King Island Dairy]], on [[King Island (Tasmania)|King Island]] between Victoria and Tasmania, produces a range of cheeses sold as "brie",<ref>King Island Dairy [http://www.kingislanddairy.com.au/product_type/soft-white/ King Island Dairy – Soft White] {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402110751/http://www.kingislanddairy.com.au/product_type/soft-white/ |date=2015-04-02 }} Retrieved March 8, 2015</ref> as does Jindi Cheese in Victoria and High Valley Mudgee Cheese Co in Mudgee, NSW.<ref>Jindi Cheese website [http://www.jindi.com.au/white.html Jindi Cheese: White Cheese Range] Retrieved March 8, 2015</ref>

'''UK:'''
[[Cornish Brie]]; [[Somerset Brie]]; Baron Bigod (made in Suffolk); Cenarth brie (made in Wales); Morangie brie (made in the Highlands, Scotland);<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-10-03 |title=Discover the Best Scottish Cheeses |url=https://theplateunknown.com/best-scottish-cheeses/ |access-date=2020-10-03 |website=The Plate Unknown |language=en-US}}</ref> Connage Clava brie<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://taste-of-scotland.com/scottish-cheese-and-cheese-makers/ |title=Scottish Cheese and Cheese Makers |website=Taste of Scotland |access-date=2018-04-13}}</ref> (made in Scotland).

'''US:'''
The [[Marin French Cheese Company]] in California has made an unaged cheese since 1865 described as "fresh brie".

Kolb-Lena, a [[Savencia Fromage & Dairy]] plant in Illinois has made brie- and camembert-style cheese since early 1900. Today still producing brie under the brands: Alouette, Delice de France or award-winning soft cheese under Dorothy's.

'''Ireland:'''
Ireland produces various "brie" cheeses such as Wicklow Bán brie,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/news/wicklow-cheese-is-the-best-in-ireland-37354180.html |title=Wicklow cheese is the best in Ireland! |website=Independent |date=28 September 2018 |access-date=2019-03-22}}</ref> St. Killian brie,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.independent.ie/life/food-drink/food-reviews/taste-test-irish-brie-and-camembert-36240291.html |title=Taste test: Irish Brie and Camembert |website=Independent |date=20 October 2017 |access-date=2019-03-22}}</ref> and The Little Milk Company's Organic Irish Brie.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thelittlemilkcompany.ie/products/organic-irish-brie |title=Organic Irish Brie |website=The Little Milk Company |access-date=2019-03-22}}</ref>

'''New Zealand''' has many brie-style cheeses, varying from the [[Mainland (cheese)|Mainland]] brand, with Creamy, Double Cream, and Blue varieties,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Special Reserve Blue Brie Speciality Cheese |url=https://www.mainland.co.nz/products/cheese/brie/mainland-special-reserve-brie-speciality-cheese.html |access-date=2021-07-10 |website=Mainland |archive-date=2021-07-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210711113317/https://www.mainland.co.nz/products/cheese/brie/mainland-special-reserve-brie-speciality-cheese.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> to craft cheesemakers such as Grinning Gecko.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-02-18 |title=Brie |url=https://www.grinninggecko.co.nz/brie/ |access-date=2021-07-10 |website=Grinning Gecko Cheese Co |archive-date=2021-07-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710061104/https://www.grinninggecko.co.nz/brie/ |url-status=dead}}</ref>