"Tipsy" Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (125 ml) all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter
• 2 fat cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) finely chopped onion
• 1 tsp (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) dry mustard
• dash white pepper
• 3 cups (700 ml) chicken broth
• 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) half-n-half
• 1 cup (225 ml) beer
• 1 lb (.5 kg). shredded sharp cheddar cheese