Place a cast-iron cornstick pan in oven to preheat at 400 degrees. In medium bowl, stir together cornbread mix, baking soda, sugar, and jalapenos. Make a well in the mixture, stir in egg, butter, buttermilk, and beer; mix just until moistened. Fold in cheese.
     Remove pan from oven, coat pan with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon in batter. Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 12 – 15 sticks.