Black and Tan Irish Mac and Cheddar Recipe

• 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

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