Thanks Mommy mall for sharing with us Cheddar Ale Soup. As you have given the freedom of adding the ale of one’s own choice, I would add an acidic ale as it complements the ingredients in the soup. But I feel that this soup is empty without basil and rosemary, it could have been crushed into the pot while sauteing onion with peppers. Though the seasonings are simple, the sauces will add to the flavor. However, the sauce and ale could have been added in a sequence. The sauce being subtler than ale should have been added during the saute.
Nevertheless, shredded bacon will create wonders with melted cheese in the Cheddar Ale Soup.