Pizza and beer is the cornerstone of any American get-together. A crisp, refreshing lager with a slice of 'za is the payment for helping someone move, daily sustenance for college kids, or feeding the 13-year old army at a birthday party. But craft beer and artisanal pizza also play wonderfully together by adding new dimensions of flavors and pairings that compliment each other like?well? pizza and beer! Here's a guide to local pizzerias with great beer and what to pair while you're there.

—John Fleury