{"id":"dfe5527e-e934-48b1-bce1-ca9ac7da8ae2","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/dfe5527e-e934-48b1-bce1-ca9ac7da8ae2","source_url":"https://homebrewacademy.com/beer-cheese-sauce-recipe/","title":"Final Thoughts","ingredients":[{"text":"2 tbsp butter","item":"butter","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tbsp all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"¾ cup beer (lager, amber ale, or pale ale — avoid overly bitter IPAs)","item":"beer","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup","preparation":"lager, amber ale, or pale ale — avoid overly bitter IPAs"},{"text":"¾ cup milk or half & half","item":"milk or half & half","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 tsp Dijon mustard","item":"Dijon mustard","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ tsp garlic powder","item":"garlic powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ tsp smoked paprika","item":"smoked paprika","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"Salt & black pepper to taste","item":"Salt & black pepper to taste"},{"text":"2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or a mix: cheddar, Jack, Gruyère, etc.)","item":"shredded sharp cheddar cheese","quantity":2,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or a mix: cheddar, Jack, Gruyère, etc."}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter."},{"number":2,"text":"Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to create a golden roux."},{"number":3,"text":"Slowly whisk in the beer, then the milk."},{"number":4,"text":"Simmer gently, stirring constantly, for 3–5 minutes, until thickened and smooth."},{"number":5,"text":"Stir in mustard, garlic powder, paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper."},{"number":6,"text":"Reduce heat to low and stir in shredded cheese a handful at a time until fully melted and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning."},{"number":7,"text":"Pour Over: Soft pretzels or pretzel bites Burgers and brats Nachos or baked potatoes Roasted broccoli or Brussels sprouts Macaroni (boom: instant beer mac & cheese)"},{"number":8,"text":"Soft pretzels or pretzel bites"},{"number":9,"text":"Burgers and brats"},{"number":10,"text":"Nachos or baked potatoes"},{"number":11,"text":"Roasted broccoli or Brussels sprouts"},{"number":12,"text":"Macaroni (boom: instant beer mac & cheese)"},{"number":13,"text":"Use As: Sandwich spread Dip for fries or tater tots Base for beer queso or beer fondue"},{"number":14,"text":"Sandwich spread"},{"number":15,"text":"Dip for fries or tater tots"},{"number":16,"text":"Base for beer queso or beer fondue"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:16.669691+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:16.669691+00:00"}