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Smoked Nova Scotia Lager Beer Cheese Dip

A gooey four-cheese dip smoked over sugar maple with Coldstream Nova Scotia Lager, jalapeño, and garlic — perfect with pretzels, nachos, or crackers.

Time~1.5 hrs CategorySnacks & Sides Watch4:02
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Method

  1. 1Place everything into a tinfoil tray: cream cheese, cheddar, marble cheese, mozzarella, red onion, garlic, tomatoes, jalapeño, and dry rub.
  2. 2Pour the Coldstream Nova Scotia Lager over top.
  3. 3Smoke low and slow with sugar maple for 1 to 1 hour 20 minutes, stirring every 15–20 minutes.
  4. 4Remove from the smoker and transfer to a baking dish.
  5. 5Top with extra cheddar and broil on low for 1–2 minutes until gooey and golden.
  6. 6Serve warm with pretzels, pretzel sticks, nacho chips, or crackers.

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No 500-word life story — just the good-to-know stuff on what’s actually in this cook. Here’s the rundown on every real ingredient, health and nutrition wise.

Cheese
Cheese is a good source of protein and calcium and pairs naturally with smoke, but it's also high in saturated fat and sodium — a little delivers big flavour, so treat it as a rich accent.
Chili peppers
Chili peppers are low in calories and high in vitamin C and antioxidants, and their heat comes from capsaicin, which may give metabolism a small nudge. Dial the amount to your spice tolerance.
Garlic
Garlic adds big flavour for almost no calories and contains sulphur compounds (like allicin) long studied for heart and immune benefits. It's one of the healthiest ways to season a cook.
Onion
Onions are low-calorie aromatics rich in fibre, vitamin C, and antioxidants such as quercetin. They add depth and gentle sweetness without much fat or salt.
Beer
Beer adds malt flavour and helps tenderize and steam in barbecue, and most of the alcohol cooks off with heat. As a drink, it's best enjoyed in moderation.
Salt
Salt is essential for seasoning and, in brines and cures, for texture and safety — but sodium adds up fast in BBQ. Season with intention and balance salty cooks with fresh sides.
Tomato
Tomatoes bring bright acidity plus vitamin C and lycopene, an antioxidant that becomes more available when cooked. They lighten and balance rich, fatty barbecue.

General nutrition info only, not medical or dietary advice — portions, brands and add-ons change the numbers.

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