Beer Cheese Dip

Beer Cheese Dip.  Made with your choice of beer...a dark stout, a hoppy IPA, a crisp lager. You choose.  Dip anything from pretzels or chips to apples and veggies.  Beer Cheese is an easy appetizer that will please the masses.  
Beer Cheese Dip

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup  flour
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2/3 cup beer of your choice
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 1/2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup freshly grated smoked gouda cheese or swiss

1. In a medium saucepan, start by making a roux by melting butter and spices together with flour to form a thick and clumpy paste.
   
2. Slowly whisk in the milk and beer until slightly thickened. Reduce heat to low, and stir in the cheeses.
3. Remove the dip from heat and pour into a dish. Allow to cool slightly to thicken.
4. Serve with pretzels, chips, naan bread, apples, grapes, carrots, celery...just about anything!