Jan's Pretzel Dogs

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle room temperature beer
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 4 1/2 cups bread flour
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon water
• 10 cups water
• 2/3 cup baking soda
• 1/4 cup kosher salt, divided - or to taste
• 18 hot dogs