Ohio-Style Beer Cheese

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3 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 

2 cloves garlic, grated

One 12-ounce bottle beer, preferably lager, at room temperature

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 

One 8-ounce block sharp Cheddar, grated 

1/4 cup heavy cream 

Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 

Soft or hard pretzels, for serving