KY Bourbon Barrel Ale Beer Cheese

 Originally posted on HerKentucky!

A while ago, I shared our family's original beer cheese recipe with a German beer.  Having lived in Lexington, KY for several years, I had to use my favorite beer of all time and make our beer cheese.  The hubby prefers if with the KY Bourbon Barrel Ale compared to the German beer, and I have to admit, that it might be my favorite too!

 {KY Bourbon Barrel Ale Beer Cheese}

 {Gathering the beer and cheese}

 {I made a double batch which required 3 pounds of cheese!}

 {You want to release the carbon from the beer which happens in stages.  The picture on the left is when the beer first gets poured into a pan.  As you heat the beer up, it begins to foam which means it's releasing the carbon (right picture)}

 {It takes about 5 minutes for all the carbon to release, and you will think that the beer will overflow the pot (picture left).  Then you will begin to see beer again meaning that it's almost cheese time! (picture right)}

 {Add the cheeses in batches, making sure to whisk constantly so it doesn't burn!}

 {Add the spices and garlic}

 {Try not to eat it all at once}

 {Reward yourself with a ham and beer cheese sandwich!}

KY Bourbon Barrel Ale Beer Cheese

Makes 1.5 pounds (16 servings)

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes


8 oz KY Bourbon Barrel Ale
8 oz cream cheese
16 oz extra sharp white cheddar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire
1/2 teaspoon mustard
pinch of cayenne
Salt and pepper

1. Heat beer in a saucepan to release the carbonation.  The beer will get very foamy as it does.  When you can see the beer again, the carbonation has been released, and then you can get to the adding cheese!
2. Add cheese and whisk until completely melted.  DO NOT WALK AWAY!
3. Remove the beer cheese from the heat, and add the remaining ingredients.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve with pretzels, on sandwiches, with veggies, on burgers, by the spoonful directly into the mouth....  Use your imagination!!!

The Winchester Beer Cheese Festival is this weekend in Winchester, KY (which is why I've posted this!)!  Is anyone going?  I've heard there were around 12,000 people there last year!

Do you like/love/are-obsessed-with beer cheese?  My family--obsessed!

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