Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
1 1/2     pounds        ground beef
1         small         onion, finely chopped
1/4       cup           regular or nonalcoholic beer
1         tablespoon    Worcestershire sauce
1         teaspoon      salt
1/4       teaspoon      pepper
2         cloves        garlic, finely chopped
6                       rye or whole wheat hamburger buns, split
                        Ketchup, if desired
                        Pickle planks, if desired

Preparation:

Heat coals or gas grill. Mix all ingredients except buns, ketchup and pickles. Shape mixture into 6 patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Grill patties uncovered about 4 inches from medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink in center and juice is clear. Add buns, cut sides down, for last 4 minutes of grilling or until toasted. Top burgers with ketchup and pickle planks; serve on buns.