Fried Pickles

Yield:	4 Servings
Categories:	Pickles, Appetizers

12		Dill pickle spears
		Emeril's Essence; see * Note
3	c	Flour
2		Egg yolks
3/4	c	Beer -; (to 1 cup)
1	pn	Baking powder
		Salt; to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper; to taste
		Oil; for frying
		Ketchup; for serving