Kentucky Beer Cheese

Ingredients

• 5 to 6
  
  ounces pilsner
  
• 6
  
  ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  
• 2
  
  ounces pepperjack cheese, shredded
  
• 1
  
  clove garlic, halved
  
• 1 1/2
  
  teaspoons cayenne pepper
  
• 1/4
  
  teaspoon hot sauce
  
• 1
  
  teaspoon dried mustard powder
  
• 1/4
  
  teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  
• 1/8
  
  teaspoon salt
  
• 1/4
  
  teaspoon paprika
  
• 1/8
  
  teaspoon cracked white pepper
  

Directions

1. Pour beer into a small bowl and allow to sit at room temperature for one hour to reduce carbonation.
2. Add all other ingredients in a food processor and pulse until roughly combined.
3. Stream beer into the food processor slowly, pulsing until completely mixture is smooth.
4. Place beer cheese in a clean bowl, cover with cling wrap, and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to marry.
5. Serve chilled with crackers or crudité, and store, refrigerated, in an airtight container.