Beer Pretzel Bites: Chewy, Buttery, and Perfect for Dipping in Beer-Laced Gold

These Beer Pretzel Bites are chewy on the inside, golden on the outside, and made for dunking in a hot, creamy beer cheese dip that brings bold, malty flavor to every bite.

They’re soft pretzels, bar snack-style — small, addictive, and soaked in buttery goodness. Pair them with your favorite pint and they’ll disappear faster than the first round.

Ingredients (Makes ~40 bites)

For the Pretzel Dough

• 1 cup warm beer (about 110°F — use lager, blonde, or wheat beer)
• 2¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 2½–3 cups all-purpose flour (start with 2½, add as needed)

For Boiling & Topping

• ¼ cup baking soda (for boiling water)
• 6 cups water
• Coarse salt, for sprinkling
• 2 tbsp melted butter, for brushing

For the Beer Cheese Dip

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• ½ cup beer (amber ale or pale ale preferred)
• ½ cup whole milk
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar
• Optional: ½ cup mozzarella or pepper jack for extra melt

Instructions

Make the Pretzel Dough

• In a large bowl, combine warm beer, yeast, and brown sugar. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
• Stir in melted butter, salt, and 2½ cups flour. Mix until dough forms. Add more flour as needed until smooth and slightly tacky.
• Knead on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes.
• Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled — about 1 hour.

Shape & Boil the Bites

• Punch down dough and divide into 4 pieces. Roll each into a 10–12” rope, then cut into 1-inch bites.
• Bring 6 cups of water + baking soda to a boil.
• Boil bites in batches for 20–30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt.

Bake Until Golden

• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
• Bake pretzel bites for 12–15 minutes, until deep golden brown.
• Brush again with melted butter right out of the oven for maximum flavor.

Make the Beer Cheese Dip

• In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour. Cook 1 minute.
• Slowly whisk in beer and milk. Simmer until thickened, about 3–5 minutes.
• Stir in mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• Add cheese in handfuls, stirring until smooth and melty. Keep warm for dipping.

Serving Suggestions

Dip With

• Beer cheese (obviously)
• Spicy mustard or honey mustard
• Hot honey or chipotle ranch

Serve As

• A party appetizer or bar snack
• Side dish with wings, sausages, or sliders
• On a beer board with charcuterie and soft cheese

Garnish With

• Extra salt flakes
• Crushed pretzels
• Chopped chives or green onions

Beer Pairing

In the Dough & Dip

• Lager or cream ale for soft texture
• Amber ale or pale ale for sharper flavor
• Wheat beer for a yeasty, malty twist

In Your Glass

• The same beer you cooked with
• Pilsner or Kölsch for a clean finish
• Hefeweizen or saison for some spice and zip

Final Thoughts

Beer Pretzel Bites are the kind of snack that brings a tray to life — chewy, salty, beer-kissed little pillows of joy, built for scooping up molten cheese.

Serve them hot, dip them deep, and pour generously — it’s pub-style comfort with homemade pride.

Cheers to golden bites, hot cheese, and beer in both hands! 🥨🧀🍺

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