dumptruckzzz posted:

Most likely just the size, was it a small wheel that was completely covered in the rind? When you buy brie pieces that have been cut from a larger wheel, the flavors will start developing more rapidly, which can eventually lead to some strong ammonia smells and flavors. Small wheels or sometimes even wedges that still have the rind all over won't be affected by this as much (to my understanding).

So basically there should really not be much difference beyond normal brand differences. The mini brie might be more mild than a cut and wrapped piece from a service cheese shop, but that depends on how long the cut brie has had to ripen. What you bought could also be basically Camembert but renamed to avoid confusion, but Camembert also would have a slightly stronger flavor