Guinness Chocolate Cheesecake

Ingredients:
For the Crust:
1 1/2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
24 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup Guinness stout beer
8 oz dark chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ganache:
1 cup heavy cream
8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
Directions:

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