Pub style beer cheese dip is a popular party appetizer filled with cheesy goodness that’s kicked up a notch with a crisp and mellow beer flavoring. Great for football games or get-togethers!
Why this recipe works
Warm and creamy beer cheese dip pairs so well with pretzel bites or homemade German pretzels, it’s undeniable. This recipe uses a three-cheese blend that’s highly adaptable to suit your taste, so pick your favorite beer and cheese combo and give it a try for game day or your next get-together.
Ingredients you will need
Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.
Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions
CHEESE – We’re using Colby Jack, Gruyere, and sharp cheddar. You can mix and match cheeses to your taste, but we do recommend you use blocks of cheese over pre-shredded cheeses as the pre-shredded contain flour and other binders that will not melt as well. You can shred, cube, or slice your blocks of cheese.
BEER – We love the taste of a mellow, crisp lager in our beer cheese dip but the possibilities are endless when it comes to what type of beer you can use. Pale ales and Guinness work nicely here as well. Grab your favorite as it’s one of the main flavor components!
Like a spicier cheese dip? Add in some cayenne pepper, jalapenos, or even some hot sauce to the mix. Some additional mix-ins include diced tomatoes, onion, ground beef, or green chiles.
How to Make Beer Cheese Dip
These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and add in the flour to make a roux.
- Add all the spices and whisk.
- Slowly pour in the beer to the roux, whisking while adding. Once incorporated, drizzle in the milk slowly while whisking and remain thickened.
- Add the cheeses, starting with cubes or slices if using, allow to melt and then add shredded cheese.
- Once all cheese has melted, serve with soft pretzels!
Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips
Yes, this dip can easily be made ahead of time and stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator until ready to heat up and serve. To reheat, add it back to a saucepan on the stovetop over low to medium heat, being sure to stir often. You can add a little bit of milk to loosen it up as needed.
There are so many options! Hard or soft pretzels, tortilla chips, apple slices, crackers, bread chunks, cauliflower, or broccoli are all tasty with this dip. Try it fondue style with multiple options for your guests!
Serving Suggestions
Of course, beer cheese dip is most known to be served with warm pretzels but there are so many other delicious dippers to pair it with. You can serve this dip warm or cold with soft or hard pretzels, tortilla chips, bread, crackers, broccoli, cauliflower, sliced apples, or even on top of pasta! Try it fondue-style with an array of options to dip with.
More Dip Recipes
- Taco Dip
- Hot Spinach Dip
- Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Crockpot Cheese Dip
- Smoked Salmon Dip
- Jalapeno Popper Dip
- Rotel Dip
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Beer Cheese Dip
IMPORTANT – There are often Frequently Asked Questions within the blog post that you may find helpful. Simply scroll back up to read them!
Print It Rate ItIngredients
- 4 Tbsp butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ Tbsp mustard Grey Poupon or yellow mustard
- 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ½ cup beer lager
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup colby jack cheese
- ½ cup Gruyere
- 1 cup sharp cheddar
Things You’ll Need
Before You Begin
- You need 2 cups of cheese total. You can mix and match the varieties you like.
Cheeses do not have to be shredded. Use what you have. You can slice, cube, or shred cheese. Just start with the thicker pieces and wait for those to melt before adding additional cheese. Or shred it all and add all at once. - Use blocks of cheese not pre-shredded cheeses as those contain flour and other binders that will not melt as well.
- Like a spicier cheese dip? Add in some cayenne pepper, jalapenos, or even some hot sauce to the mix. Some additional mix-ins include diced tomatoes, onion, ground beef, or green chiles.
Instructions
- In a saucepot, melt the butter and add in the flour to make a roux.
- Add all the spices and whisk.
- Slowly pour in the beer to the roux, whisking while adding. Once incorporated, drizzle in the milk slowly while whisking and remain thickened.
- Add the cheeses, starting with cubes or slices if using, allow to melt and then add shredded cheese.
- Once all cheese has melted, serve with soft pretzels!
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