Heat a large skillet and cook bacon until crisp. Crumble and set aside.
In a medium bowl, toss the cheese and flour together.
In a medium saucepan, add the beer and seasonings and bring to a boil. Slowly whisk in the cheese in small amounts. When all of the cheese is added and melted, stir in the bacon and add pepper to taste.
Serve out of a warming dish, or a hollowed-out bread bowl. Serve with sliced apples and toasted french bread chunks.
Notes
Nutritional information does not include bread or apples for dunking.