Ingredients

2

cans (14.9 oz each) stout or dark beer

1

cup water

3/4

cup packed brown sugar

1

teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2

teaspoon ground ginger

1/8

teaspoon ground cloves

Cinnamon sticks, if desired

Preparation

In 3-quart saucepan, slowly pour beer. When foam subsides, heat over medium-low heat.

Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat water, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ginger and cloves to simmering over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Stir mixture into beer. Cook 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated. DO NOT BOIL. Serve warm. Garnish with cinnamon sticks.