Let’s Make The Ultimate Washington State Pretzel Necklace

Oktoberfest is here, and whether you're headed to Leavenworth or hosting your own home party, there's one thing you need to pair along with the beer: snacks.

The pretzel necklace is a great way to take your snacks with you, and is an Oktoberfest tradition - so why not make one that's full of Washington State flavor?

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What is a pretzel necklace anyway?

The pretzel necklace is kind of like the candy necklaces you might have had as a kid: it's a string full of tasty snacks - primarily pretzels - that you wear around your neck as you walk around at an Oktoberfest (or other beer-themed) festival. Some view them as portable palate cleansers as you try different beers.

Believe it or not, the pretzel necklace has a 500 year old history - dating back to the creation of the pretzel in monasteries! They have evolved from a simple string of pretzels to complex and sometimes outright silly creations. Many festivals even hold pretzel necklace competitions.

What would a distinctly "Washington" pretzel necklace look like?

Washington State makes some amazing and unique foods. While many aren't suited to being worn on a necklace, here are some distinct Washington flavors that would make the ultimate Washington pretzel necklace.

Notice our list doesn't include actual pretzels? We'll confess - we couldn't find any stand-out hard pretzels made in Washington (although there are many amazing soft pretzel makers). You could pick any store-bought pretzel as a filler - which is fine, because any good beer festival also has great, fresh soft pretzels to grab.

While you're piecing together your snack attack necklace, why not celebrate some of our local beers?