Good Brew: Fest at Home

ROCKWALL, TX – October 9, 2020 — Fall is in the air and for us at Beer Geeks it has us craving Oktoberfest brews and warm soft pretzels. Yum! Comfort food is essential right now during a global pandemic, as is great craft beer. Hey, we all have to survive somehow, right?!!

How about some super gooey warm cheese dip to go with that soft pretzel? Here is a recipe that we found on Pinterest, via Seeded At the Table foodie blog.

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
½ cup beer, your favorite
(preferred Oktoberfest)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon salt
12 oz. extra sharp cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese shredded, about 3 Cups)

Instructions:

Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook for 30 seconds while whisking.
Slowly whisk in the beer and then the milk. Cook and whisk until thickened (about 5-7 minutes). Whisk in the mustard, Worcestershire and salt until combined.
Remove from heat and gradually whisk in the shredded cheese a small amount at a time. Whisk until completely melted and lumps no longer remain.
Transfer to bowl and serve immediately or transfer to crock pot to keep warm. Refrigerate leftovers and reheat on stovetop or microwave or serve cold.

Other great fall at-home activities to enjoy include a campfire and smores, paired with a great stout. Mmmmm Chocolate! Oh, and it’s football season; tailgate at home with your favorites like skillet queso and a chilled Mexican Lager. Don’t forget your very own adult trick-or-treat with a candy and beer pairing. Here are a few that we have done in the past: Hershey’s chocolate and a stout, caramel and a hard apple cider, Starbursts and Saison, Butterfinger and Bock, Pop rocks and a funky sour. Have fun!

We have a great selection of Oktoberfest, fall and pumpkin seasonal brews for you to choose from. We have four easy ways to shop with us:

Call 972-437-2360 to place an order
Shop our online store at BeerGeeksShop.com
Walk-ups are welcome, and
Now offering Delivery via Postmates App.

Enjoy safely & Prost!

Deidra & Jason,
Beer Geeks

Thanks to @seededtable, seededatthetable.com.

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