In a bowl, stir together all the cheese and cornstarch.Pour ale into a fondue pot and heat over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Reduce heat to very low.With fondue pot over very low heat, add cheese mixture by handfuls and stir to melt. Be careful not to boil mixture, cheese does not respond well to high heat.Stir with a wooden spoon, making figure 8s, until smooth. Add dill, red pepper and freshly ground pepper, to taste.Spear bread cubes, sausage and pickles with a fondue fork and dip into fondue.

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3/4 cup (190 mL) shredded canadian gouda 3/4 cup (190 mL) shredded Canadian Aged cheddar 3/4 cup (190 mL) diced canadian swiss 3 Tbsp. (45 mL) grated canadian parmesan 4 tsp. (20 mL) corn starch 3/4 cup (190 mL) pale ale 1/2 to 1 tsp. (2 to 5 ml) dried dill 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced roasted red peppers (from a jar) freshly ground pepper 2 to 3 baguette 2 to 3 cooked sausage, cut in rounds (optional) 4 to 8 dill pickles, cut in chunks (optional)