As the name would suggest, two of the main ingredients in beer cheese are beer and cheese, but there are so many ingredient varieties from which to choose. A recipe from Vine Pair recommends using a beer that doesn’t have a strong taste of hops. Think blonde or brown ale or a wheat beer. The same recipe calls for cream cheese and grated cheddar cheese. Another recipe for Kentucky beer cheese includes sharp cheddar cheese and blue cheese with a stout beer. In addition to the taste of the cheeses and beer, the dip gets flavor from Worcestershire sauce, white wine vinegar, garlic, dry mustard, and cayenne pepper. The recipe from Vine Pair does not call for Worcestershire sauce, but instead gets flavor from shallots and peppercorns.
The Pioneer Woman recommends selecting a beer for the dip based on personal preference. A big fan of beer may want to go with a stronger-tasting IPA, while someone who prefers mild beers could use a pilsner or lager. The preferred cheeses for this dip are fontina and sharp yellow cheddar. Onions, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce give the beer cheese additional flavor. While pretzels are the go-to item for dipping in beer cheese, pretzel bread is another option, per Vine Pair. Also, consider crackers, rye bread, and chips. Then simply dip and enjoy.
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