Loaded Beer Dip

Ingredients

• 18 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup amber ale, such as New Belgium® Fat Tire®, or nonalcoholic beer
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced
• soft pretzels, store-bought or homemade, to taste, for serving