What kind of beer does the melting pot use?

What kind of beer does the melting pot use?

This Melting Pot Cheddar cheese fondue is made with medium-aged cheddar and Emmentaler Swiss cheeses, lager beer, and garlic.

Can you drink beer with cheese fondue?

Don’t drink anything but these 3 beverages: Sip only white wine, kirsch, or a tisane of herbal tea with your fondue meal. According to Swiss lore, any other drink—be it water, juice, or beer—will cause the melted cheese to coagulate and form a giant ball in your stomach, leaving you with debilitating indigestion.

Can you pre make cheese fondue?

I believe the french say “never throw cheese away.” Although freezing some cheese will probably alter a bit its taste, especially when it has been cooked and melted, you can definitely freeze your fondue cheese and reuse it in a short time frame (2 months). It will still be great!

How do you keep cheese fondue from separating?

Mix a tablespoon of cornflour with a tablespoon of cold water and stir this into the fondue a little at a time, until the fondue comes together. You could also try tossing the grated cheese with the cornflour from the recipe before making the fondue as this can help to keep the mixture more stable.

What oil do you use for fondue?

The best oil for fondue is a neutral oil with a high smoke point. You don’t want to use olive oil in this thing because it has too strong a flavour and too low a smoke point. Typically speaking, your best bet is Canola oil. It has little flavour, is cheap, and has a very high smoke point.

What is Kirsch for fondue?

Kirsch is a type of cherry eau de vie/clear brandy and is there to add a more complex flavour to the fondue, but is not completely essential so could be replaced with extra white wine if it is difficult to find. Some people like to use an eau de vie called poire william in fondues.

What can I use instead of wine in cheese fondue?

Fondue recipe without wine: Substitute 1 cup chicken broth and 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice for the wine. The acidity from the lemon is essential to keep the cheese from stringing together.

Why is my cheese fondue grainy?

Dairy sauces are prone to becoming grainy or gritty, and it’s due to curdling. Dairy products like cheese sauce are made from fat and milk. The proteins contained in the mixture have a tendency to try to separate. Too much heat, not enough fat, or too much acid are usually the main reasons graininess occurs.

What can I use instead of kirsch in a cheese fondue?

If you can’t find Kirschwasser, you can substitute brandy or cognac. But don’t use cherry liqueur — it’s too sweet.

Can I make fondue without Kirsch?

Does the alcohol burn off in fondue?

So you will always retain some alcohol, unless you boil off all the liquid. Bonus Fact: Besides for flavor, alcohol is added to fondue because it lowers the boiling point of the cheese and, thus, helps to prevent curdling.