Beer cheese is a warm, thick dip made by melting sharp cheddar into a beer-based sauce. Mine uses IPA, extra-sharp cheddar, and cream cheese, thickened with a quick butter-and-flour roux and seasoned with garlic and dark paprika.

Does beer cheese dip have alcohol?

It's made with beer, and some alcohol can remain after cooking. If you're serving anyone who avoids alcohol, non-alcoholic beer works just as well.

What do you dip in beer cheese?

Soft pretzel bites and tortilla chips are the classics. Fresh veggies work too, and it's just as good spread on a burger.

Is beer cheese gluten free?

It isn't as written. The flour in the roux and most beers contain gluten.

What does beer cheese taste like?

It's sharp and tangy, with a slightly bitter edge from the hops. The extra-sharp cheddar leads, and dark paprika adds color and depth.

Homemade Beer Cheese Dip Recipe (Made with IPA)

Ingredients

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3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
12 oz beer (we use IPA)
4 oz cream cheese
6 oz extra-sharp cheddar, shredded
1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons dark paprika

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and whisk for 1 minute.
Slowly add the beer, whisking until smooth.
Add the cream cheese, cheddar, garlic, and paprika. Whisk until the cheese melts and the dip is smooth, about 5 minutes.

Notes

Beer: we use IPA, but it's bitter for some. For a milder flavor, use a lager.
Use it as a sauce: with no milk or heavy cream, it's thick enough to spread on burgers and sandwiches.
Shred your own cheese: it melts smoother than pre-shredded.

Author: Superman Cooks
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 15 mins
Category: Appetizer

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 C
Calories: 232
Sugar: 4.9 g
Sodium: 217.4 mg
Fat: 18.8 g
Carbohydrates: 8.8 g
Protein: 7.2 g
Cholesterol: 53.5 mg