Homemade Mac and Cheese with Chipotle Gouda and Brown Ale

INGREDIENTS

8 oz

uncooked macaroni noodles

water for cooking the noodles

1/4 cup

butter

2 tbsp

all purpose flour

1 12 ounce can

of evaporated milk

slices of good quality American cheese

1/12 cup

grated parmesan cheese

1 cup

shredded chipotle gouda

1 1/2 cups

shredded sharp white cheddar cheese

1/2 cup

the water from the pasta (reserve pasta water before draining)

1/2 cup

brown ale (I used Cigar City Maduro)

Salt and ground pepper

Smoked paprika and fresh cilantro for garnish