Burger + Beer

Cypress Street Pint & Plate's resident Beer Geek, Rob Merrick says IPAs are the way to go for burger pairings: "The hoppiness of the IPAs balance the saltiness of the beef and cheddar cheese." Locally, he suggests Red Brick's Hoplanta. For spicy or blackened burgers, he suggests pairing German-style pilsners, like the Victory Prima Pils, or Belgian Trippels and Hefeweizens. [EaterWire]