Yesterday I made a two pound batch of Gouda. I divided the curds in half and added two tablespoons of horseradish to one half and one teaspoon of Wasabi powder dissolved in one ounce water to the other half. Both smelled great. I think that when I take them out of the presses today I will cut both wheels in half to let air dry in my "cave" for the next five days before I wax them. This way I can sample at the three month stage and still have the other half age for a couple more months. I poured some of the leftover whey onto my Galena hops. Hope it helps. Just got them from my brother's place when I was in Yakima last month and they look kinda pitiful still. I think they just need some hot wheather.