Heat water and beer until 100-110 degrees. Pour into a bowl with sugar and salt. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit until foamy.
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Add flour and melted butter. Knead to make a smooth and elastic dough. You can use a stand mixer or knead by hand. Cover and allow to rise.
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Divide the dough into eight even pieces. Roll each dough ball into a long rope and then shape the rope to form a pretzel shape.
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Bring water and baking soda to a boil. Drop each pretzel into the baking soda solution and boil for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon or spatula.
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Whisk together the egg yolk with water. Brush onto each pretzel. Sprinkle with salt. Bake in the oven until brown. Brush with melted butter.
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