Beer Pretzels

Ingredients (12)

• 1 bottle (12 ounces) amber beer or nonalcoholic beer
• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 10 cups water
• 2/3 cup baking soda
• TOPPING:
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon water
• Coarse salt, optional