The Big Game Day is here, people! Need some last-minute food ideas that pair with the real GOAT, IPA? Well, grab one of our VarietI-PAcks and get to snackin’…

Beer Cheese

• Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 garlic glove
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 can of IPA
  • 1 tsp. dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar (shredded)
  • 1 cup gruyere or swiss cheese (shredded)
  • 1 tbsp. Tapatio
  • 1 cup pickled jalapenos

• Directions:
  • In a pot, melt butter
  • Add seasonings and flour, cooking for 1 minute
  • Stirring frequently, pour in beer and milk a little at a time
  • Add the cheeses and stir until melted
  • Once cheese becomes silky, add jalapenos and Tapitio
  • Serve with pretzels, bread, crackers, chips, more cheese…whatever floats your boat!

Try these other snackages too:

• Drink some Hazy Wonder with Beer-Battered BBQ Cauliflower ‘Wings’
• Anything fried goes with IPA (we’re looking at you, jalapeno poppers!)
• Seven Layered Bean Dip pairs great with Island Beats

Need something other than an appetizer? Make a Game Day Beer Chili to really fill up those tanks – We used A Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’ but to really amp up your game use our colossal double IPA Maximus!

PS: Ever tried a beer-mosa? It’s great to start the game-day shenanigans early by just adding some OJ to a cup of Hazy Wonder or Island Beats! Not feelin’ the alcohol but still want to play with the team? Check out our Michel-nada recipe!