Burgers: Beer! And Beef, of Course…

These days, the almost insane number of burger variations is easily matched by the diverse creations of artisanal brewers.

BB Junction swears by Mexican Standoff Porter from Due South Brewing, a dark brown brew with hints of chocolate, hot pepper and cinnamon, served with their rich bison burger. bbjunction.com

The Smiling Bison’s go-to for their namesake burger is anything from Central Florida’s own Cigar City Brewing out of Tampa. Try the citrusy Jai Alai IPA. thesmilingbison.com

Bright and hoppy, ShackMeister Ale is an American pale ale brewed in Brooklyn to complement Shake Shack’s iconic burgers. shakeshack.com

Crooked Spoon Gastropub in Clermont favors the sparkly, orange peel-infused Sofie Belgian Ale from Goose Island Beer. thecrookedspn.com

Universal Orlando’s Cabana Bay Resort matches the pirate-themed Cigar City Invasion pale ale, and flavors of tropical fruit, with its ’50s-style retro bacon burger. universalorlando.com