Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 12-ounce India Pale Ale, room temperature
1 tablespoon dark molasses
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyère
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
Directions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and olive oil. Whisk in flour and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly to make a roux. Roux should be a dark, golden caramel color.
- Slowly add beer and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally until mixture thickens.
- Add Worcestershire, molasses and cayenne, stirring thoroughly.
- Add cheese 1 cup at a time, thoroughly melting cheese after each addition.
- Whisk fondue until it is smooth and pour into fondue pot to serve.
- Serve with hearty bread, sweet apples, asparagus and grilled sausages for dipping.