Melt the vegan butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking continuously, for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the non-dairy milk followed by the beer. Turn the heat to low and allow the mixture to cook for a couple of minutes until nice and thick, stirring periodically.
Remove the sauce from the heat and whisk in the nutritional yeast, vegan cream cheese, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Whisk until smooth.
Taste the beer cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
To store: Store leftover pretzel dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop over medium-low heat before serving.To freeze: You can freeze this pretzel dip for up to 3 months. Store it in a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag, then thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before reheating and serving.