Beer Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• 10 slices of bacon, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 celery ribs, chopped
• 4 – 6 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups warm chicken stock
• 3 cups warm milk
• 1 cup warm heavy cream
• 16 oz. white cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• Coarse salt, garlic salt, and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 cup pale-lagger style beer
• Chopped scallions, cheddar cheese and bacon bits, for garnish