• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Foody Schmoody Blog logo

  • Home
  • Work With Me
  • All Recipes
  • Contact
  • About
  • Disclosures
  • Privacy Policy
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Work With Me
  • All Recipes
  • Contact
  • About
  • Disclosures
  • Privacy Policy
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
  • ×
    Foody Schmoody Blog Recipes For Everyone » All Recipes

    Published: Jun 5, 2017 · Modified: Apr 26, 2021 by foodyschmoody ·

    Pub Cheese (beer-free recipe)

    Sharing is caring!

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Email
    • Print

    This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SnackStories #SnackSnapShare #CollectiveBias

    Pub Cheese - I've combined asiago and sharp cheddar cheeses in this non-alcoholic version of a pub favorite snack. Because who doesn't need more cheese dip in their life?!

    What is Pub Cheese?

    Have you ever been at a bar and the bartender puts a little container of cheese and a bowl of pretzels in front of you? I love those bars. Anyway, that is pub cheese

    No Alcohol Pub Cheese

    A funny thing happens once June rolls around.  I become very popular. 

    Want to know why?

    Because.....

    pub cheese no alcohol

    ...I have a pool.

    Yup.  All of a sudden, people want to stop by for a bit, have a visit, bring the kids, maybe have lunch, catch up.

    Okay, I'm half kidding.  I mean, it does really happen but I love it.  I love to entertain.  I love the sound of the kids splashing around in the pool. I love the snacking! I guess I just love summer!

    Since June is officially here, I have started to think up easy snacks I can have on the ready for when a friend or friends with kids might pop over for a day at the pool.

    pub cheese on the deck

    Since every occasion is an occasion for cheese in my book, I wanted to come up with a good cheese option that wasn't as labor intensive as a big cheese tray.

    That's when I remembered this pub cheese that a local restaurant serves.  I wondered how difficult it would be to make my own pub cheese.  After googling "pub cheese recipe" many times, I came to realize it didn't sound difficult at all.

    There was a problem though.

    Beer In Cheese?

    All the recipes I found had beer in them.  I had no idea!  I really didn't.

    Now, don't get me wrong, I like beer as much as the next person.  But, it has a place and in my cheese dip is not the place.  I know alcohol gets cooked out but I wasn't planning on cooking it.  The key here is easy.

    I know, I could tell the kids this is a grown-up only snack but it won't work.  My ever-so-picky kids actually like cheese.  There's no way that those little fingers won't end up knuckle deep in pub cheese!  Plus, it's easier to make one snack and have it be for both grown-ups and kids.

    To make this pub cheese, it's as easy as whizzing together a few ingredients in a food processor.  Instead of beer, I used ginger ale.  Problem solved.

    pub cheese grated cheese

    So, what do you dip in this pub cheese?

    My personal favorite dippers are Snyder's of Hanover® Pretzels & Cape Cod® Potato Chips.  For the pretzels I like to serve two varieties; Sourdough Nibblers and Mini Pretzels.

    pub cheese cape cod chips
    pub cheese snyder's

    You can't go wrong when you pair chips and pretzels with cheese.  Trust me on this.   You could always look back at my Sriracha Queso Dip and call that proof if you would like.

    pub cheese pool deck
    pub cheese on the deck

    Printable Recipe Card

    No Alcohol Pub Cheese

    Pub Cheese

    4.43 from 7 votes
    Print Recipe

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 oz ginger ale
    • 4 oz asiago cheese , freshly grated
    • 8 oz sharp cheddar , freshly grataed
    • 2 garlic cloves , minced
    • 1 T worcestershire sauce
    • ½ teaspoon ground mustard
    • 1 jalapeno pepper , seeded and diced

    Instructions
     

    • Place cheese, garlic, worcestershire sauce, ground mustard and jalapeno in food processor fitted with blade. Pulse until the mixture is very crumbly.
    • With processor running, stream in ginger ale. Process until smooth. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides.
    • Once mixture is smooth, transfer to a bowl and refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

    Notes

    • If you prefer a little more of a kick of heat, include some of the seeds from the jalapeno.
    • Substitute ginger beer for ginger ale
     
    recipe adapted/inspired by: http://www.howsweeteats.com/2017/03/homemade-pub-cheese-spread/
     
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!



    Homemade Pub Cheese (No Beer Recipe)

     

    More All Recipes

    • A close up of cooked sliced kielbasa in an air fryer basket. There is a toothpick skewer that is lifting two slices out of the basket.
      Air Fryer Kielbasa
    • An aerial view of the prepared cucumber salad in a white bowl with a white background. The cucumbers have sesame seeds on them as a garnish.
      Korean Cucumber Salad
    • A close up of the plated meal of a ham steak, sweet potato cubes and beans with chopped parsley and sprigs of rosemary.
      Honey Brown Sugar Ham Steak Sheet Pan Dinner
    • a prepared smores latte in a clear glass mug. There is a second one prepared but blurred in the background.
      S'mores Latte

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      4.43 from 7 votes (2 ratings without comment)

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




      This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    1. Rachel Teodoro says

      June 05, 2017 at 11:20 am

      This is fabulous! What a great party treat.

      Reply
    2. Jolina says

      June 05, 2017 at 12:17 pm

      I have no idea pub cheese had beer in it too! Your version looks amazing.

      Reply
    3. Carrie says

      June 05, 2017 at 1:49 pm

      I LOVE cheese and this recipe looks like a must try!!

      Reply
    4. Juli Purcell says

      June 05, 2017 at 4:36 pm

      Ummmmm, hello yummy!!!! This is so delightful!!!!

      Reply
    5. Catherine says

      June 06, 2017 at 11:45 am

      A great dip and snack selection to relax by the pool with. This is so good!

      Reply
    6. Healing Tomato says

      June 07, 2017 at 12:46 pm

      5 stars
      I haven't heard of Pub Cheese before and it sounds so delicious. I love your take on making it beer free.

      Reply
    7. Patty Haxton Anderson says

      June 10, 2017 at 4:29 am

      What a brilliant idea! Just proves your creativity has no boundaries when it comes to food.

      Reply
      • foodyschmoody says

        June 10, 2017 at 7:57 pm

        Oh Patty, what a compliment. Thank you!

        Reply
    8. Meg says

      June 10, 2017 at 12:22 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe! The ginger ale sounds tasty & this is something my daughter would enjoy as well! Will keep this recipe for St. Patrick's day when we have a family friendly pub-like gathering.

      Reply
    9. Tammy says

      July 16, 2017 at 9:34 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds so good. I have a question and do not mean to sound like one of those people that complain about a recipe. Does the taste of the ginger ale come through a lot? I've never been a fan of it but wouldn't be opposed to it either. I would prefer it without the beer too and I like beer, lol.

      Reply
      • foodyschmoody says

        July 17, 2017 at 7:45 am

        Hmmm, that's a good question. I guess, since I like the taste of ginger ale, it didn't really stand out too much to me. It def. adds a sweetness. You could try ginger beer instead of ginger ale or even a non-alcoholic beer.

        Reply
        • Tammy Ibarra says

          July 17, 2017 at 10:34 pm

          5 stars
          Thank you for the quick response. I might try it with the ginger ale, it's been many years since I've had it, maybe my tastebuds have changed lol.

          Reply
    10. Lee says

      September 23, 2024 at 10:23 am

      2 stars
      This recipe was a miss for me unfortunately. Firstly, I think serving pub cheese cold vs warm is a mistake. Secondly, this recipe really needs cream or milk to cut down on the sharpness of the cheese. The flavor just wasn't there for me. I love that this recipe skips the beer though!

      Reply
      • foodyschmoody says

        September 24, 2024 at 9:37 am

        I'm sorry you weren't a fan. Funny, pub cheese where I go is always cold, so maybe something I'm used to. Queso is warm here and pub cheese cold.

        Reply
    11. Michelle Gonzalez says

      May 26, 2025 at 5:15 pm

      Hii, can I make this a day in advance? Will the ginger ale losing carbonation be a big flavor changer? Thanks!!

      Reply
      • foodyschmoody says

        May 27, 2025 at 11:02 am

        I haven't made this more than a few hours ahead so I can't say for certain but I don't think it would be a problem.

        Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Popular

    • 20 Whipped Cottage Cheese Recipes You Have to Try, even if you think you hate cottage cheese
    • Close up view of prepared latte. Latte is in a white mug.
      Maple Cinnamon Latte
    • Prepared cranberry meatballs in a white serving bowl. The bowl of meatballs sits on a wooden cutting board with a slow cooker in the background.
      Cranberry Sauce Meatballs Slow Cooker Recipe
    • Close up aerial view of prepared gravy inside of a slate colored gravy boat. The gravy boat is sitting on a wooden cutting board.
      Make Ahead Turkey Gravy for the holidays

    A Word About Foody Schmoody

    Yes, that IS me and GORDON RAMSAY

    Thanks so much for visiting my "accidental" blog. I started off this blogging adventure as a way to keep a nice order to my recipes and share them with friends. Little did I know, there are other people out there interested in what I have to say too!

    Follow Us

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer

    Contact

    • Contact

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2020 Brunch Pro on the Brunch Pro Theme

    We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
    Cookie settingsACCEPT
    Privacy & Cookies Policy

    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
    Necessary
    Always Enabled
    Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
    Non-necessary
    Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
    SAVE & ACCEPT

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.