German Beer Cheese Dip

Ingredients

 * 3½ oz sharp cheddar cheese
 * 1½ oz gruyère cheese
 * 4 oz German beer (pils or lager)
 * 1 tablespoon flour
 * 1 tablespoon German sweet/hot mustard or spicy brown
 * dash of Worcestershire sauce
 * few drops of Tabasco sauce

For serving options

 * you can use a variety of breads for dipping; the best are the more sturdy breads like rye, dark wheat, focaccia or pumpernickel
 * use cut up blanched vegetables like cauliflower or broccoli florets
 * pieces of bratwurst and small party franks
 * small pickled onions
 * gherkin pickles
 * any variety of apples sliced into wedges for dipping

Directions

 * 1) Shred cheeses into a bowl and toss with flour heat beer in heavy bottom sauce pan until it bubbles, reduce to simmer add cheeses in batches; stir constantly until melted and fully incorporated stirring constantly in a figure-eight pattern with wooden spoon, add in mustard and sauces.
 * 2) Transfer to a fondue pot or other serving dish meanwhile if you are going to be using the vegetables and wursts, blanch cauliflower or broccoli 2 – 3 minutes in boiling salted water in the same pan, bring the cooking water back to a boil and add the mini franks and pieces of bratwurst.
 * 3) Cook uncovered until all the liquid has evaporated.
 * 4) Add 1 tablespoon butter to the pan to brown brats and franks and serve up with fondue and other dipping selection.
 * 5) Have a fun time dipping and talking while enjoying your favorite German beer.