Bacon Beer Dip

Ingredients:

2 packages (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup beer

1 packet (1 ounce) dry ranch dip mix

1 1/2 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese

6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled

1 chopped scallion (optional)

Directions:

With a mixer, beat together cream cheese, dip mix and beer until smooth.  Stir in cheese, bacon, and scallions.  Chill for at least 2 hours.  Serve chilled with pretzels.