Black and Tan Irish Mac and Cheddar

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6 cups water

24 ounces lager beer

16 ounces rustic shaped pasta (Ziti)

1 cup whole milk

1 cup half-and-half

12 ounces evaporated milk

5 tablespoons lightly salted quality Irish butter

2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon ground dry mustard

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

1/3 cup stout beer

3 ounces shredded smoked Gruyere

8 ounces shredded Irish Cheddar

1/2 cup bread crumbs, Japanese panko, or fresh country white

1/2 cup crisp cooked apple wood or maple bacon crumbles

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves or several sage leaves for garnish