If you were entranced by my post on beer and pretzels of earlier this month, you should check out this Beer and Pretzel Tour, offered by a number of inns in Lancaster County, PA. It combines two brewery tours with two pretzel bakery tours – my kind of day in the country. The only problem is they didn’t list a year, but I figure if enough people e-mail them they’ll be sure to offer it again.
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I suppose it was preordained that would eventually become a beer lover, because from early childhood I have been a lover of pretzels. For some reason, beer and pretzels simply go together. There are some crazy theories, but it seems pretty simple to me – pretzels are salty and delicious, making one thirsty for something else delicious, and beer fits that bill.
Unfortunately, I’m sitting here in the state which manufactures 80% of the US’s total pretzel supply and which has a long history of pretzel baking, but my pantry has only the most mediocre of pretzels. Ok, not the most …read more

There are lots of gift ideas for beer drinkers, but one thing you might not have thought of is food. There are two types of food of interest to the average beer drinker, food made with beer and food which goes well with beer. Here are a few ideas for you.
Pretzels are great with beer, and the best hard pretzels are made in my home state of Pennsylvania. My favorite are the relatively unknown Martin’s, although my father has cast his lot with Uncle Henry’s, also good. What goes great with pretzels? Mustard, and if you’re looking for a beer-inspired …read more