Instructions: Preheat the grill.

Place the cheese and the cream in a Pyrex bowl. Put the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, ensuring that the bowl isnt touching the water. Stirring occasionally, allow the cheese and cream to form a smooth sauce. This will take about 6-8 minutes.

Meanwhile toast 6 thick slices of brown bread. Cut circles from each slice of toast with a 8 1/2 cm/3in pastry cutter. Drizzle the butter over each piece of toast and repeat with the beer.

Finally, spoon over the cheese sauce. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place under the grill for 2-3 minutes or until bubbling and golden.

Serve immediately.

NOTES : Serves 6 as a starter

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