Super_Dave, I just noticed this in one of my magazines:
Classic Fondue
1 C dry white wine
1/2 lb shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 lb shredded Gruyere cheese
2 T all-purpose flour
1/4 t salt
1/4 t garlic powder
Pour wine in pot-on low heat-add cheeses slowly till melts
Stir in flour
Add salt & garlic powder when all is melted.
**not beer, but wine is good too! This sounds like the way I made it back in the day...