Ale and Pretzel Caramels Posted on July 8, 2010March 18, 2024 By Rosa Via The Kitchn blog, here’s a creative and intriguing recipe for Ale and Pretzel Soft Caramels. I’m too afraid of scorching all of my roommate’s pots to attempt homemade caramels, but maybe some of y’all have more chutzpah?