beer cheese fondue

1 clove garlic - peeled
12 oz. can OR bottle of flat beer
3 Tbls. all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. black pepper
1 splash hot sauce
1 pinch salt
1 dash ground mustard seed
1 lb. aged cheddar cheese - cubed OR shredded
1 loaf French bread - cubed


-Mince garlic clove; set aside.
-In a saucepan, stir together a small amount of beer and flour; once a paste has formed, stir in remaining beer and all other ingredients, except cheese.
-Over medium heat, heat mixture through.
-Slowly add cheese, stirring as you add it to the pan, until all cheese has melted.
-Transfer contents of pot to a fondue pot.
-Serve with French bread cubes to dip in cheese.