FAQs - Hall's Beer Cheese (2024)

FAQs

How long is beer cheese good for in the refrigerator? ›

Beer cheese should be stored in the refrigerator, tightly covered, where it will keep for three to four days. When buying store-bought cheese, simply leave it in its original container. Transfer homemade beer cheese to an airtight container.

Roughly speaking: Beer cheese sauce, bourbon caramel and other sauces brought to a boil and then removed from the heat typically retain about 85 percent of the alcohol.

Hall's Beer Cheese, is a beer cheese spread made in central Kentucky since the 1960s.

REFRIGERATOR: Approximate storage times are: (1) Hard cheeses (block): 6 months, unopened packages; 3 to 4 weeks after opening. Shredded hard cheeses: 1 month after opening. (2) Soft cheeses: 1 week; cream cheese, 2 weeks.

Yes! Beer cheese dip can be made up to 3 days ahead of time and reheated over medium-low heat on the stovetop until warmed through. If it's too thick, add a bit of half & half to thin it out.

For a heartier snack, try pairing your beer cheese with some grilled or roasted meats – chicken wings, ribs, and steak are all good choices. And last but not least, don't forget about the bread. A nice crusty loaf of sourdough is the perfect accompaniment to beer cheese.

We used Pabst Blue Ribbon, a budget-friendly light beer with a mild, malty taste that wouldn't compete with the flavor of our sharp cheddar cheese. Light Beers: Considered best for beer cheese. Light beers are usually milder in taste. So they're less likely to overpower easy-to-melt cheeses like basic Cheddar.

Can I serve beer cheese dip to kids? It's a little tricky. Most of the alcohol cooks off, leaving just the beer's flavor behind. While some residual alcohol could remain, it's a very minor amount.

Beer cheese is a spread made from cheese—usually cheddar—blended with beer and a few spices until smooth. It can be served as the classic uncooked spread or versions that more closely resemble fondue or beer cheese soup.

What state is known for beer cheese? ›

Beer cheese is a cheese spread most commonly found in Kentucky. Similarly named cheese products can be found in other regions of the United States, but beer cheese spread itself is not widely distributed. Despite this fact, the product is nearly ubiquitous in Kentucky.

Ingredients: Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Whey Powder, Beer, Water, Granulated Garlic, Xanthan Gum Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Cayenne Pepper and Annatto color.

The length of time that cheeses last in the fridge after opening depends largely on the type of cheese. Soft varieties spoil more quickly than hard varieties. As a rule, soft cheeses should last seven days in the fridge after opening, while hard cheeses should last three to four weeks.

If mixture is too thick, add a bit more beer to reach your desired consistency. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with chopped chives. Store in the fridge, tightly covered, for up to 10 days.

After opening, you can safely store most soft cheeses in the fridge for at least 7 days and most hard cheeses for 3–4 weeks. Carefully inspect hard cheeses for mold and cut off any spots, but toss soft cheeses and crumbled, shredded, or sliced cheeses (whether hard or soft) if you see mold.

You can age cheese in a regular refrigerator. Unfortunately, a standard refrigerator is 10-15 degrees cooler then a cheese cave and has the tendency to remove moisture from the air, causing unprotected cheese to dry out. The lower temperature causes the aging process to slow down.