Beer and Bison Burgers with Pub Cheese

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup amber ale such as fat tire, divided
• 2 cups alfalfa sprouts 
• 4 ounces cream cheese 
• 1 large garlic clove 
• 1 pound ground bison 
• 4  hamburger buns whole-wheat
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 2 teaspoons olive oil 
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
• 0.3 cup quick-cooking rolled oats 
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded white

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl
• grill

Directions

1. Heat grill to medium (350 to 450).
2. Mix bison, oats, 2 tbsp. ale, the salt, and pepper in a large bowl until just combined. Form into four 1/2-in. patties with a slight depression in the center of each to help them cook evenly.
3. Brush with oil.
4. Whirl garlic in a food processor until minced.
5. Add cheeses and remaining 2 tbsp. ale and whirl until smooth.
6. Grill burgers, turning once, until cooked the way you like, 6 minutes total for medium. In last few minutes, grill split buns, turning once, about 2 minutes total.
7. Arrange burgers on bottom of buns and top with sprouts.
8. Spread bun tops with cheese mixture.