Brat Burgers with Stout Aioli and Corn Relish

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For the stout aioli: 

1 12-ounce bottle stout beer, at room temperature

1/2 cup honey

1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar

1 dried ancho chile, stem removed

1/3 cup dried cherries or cranberries

1/4 cup mayonnaise

For the pickled red onion:

1 1/4 cups malt vinegar

1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar

Kosher salt

1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced

For the corn relish:

1 ear of corn, husked

1 poblano chile

Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing

1 small tomato, seeded and chopped

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

For the burgers:

2 teaspoons coriander seeds

1 teaspoon mustard seeds

1/4 teaspoon ground chile de arbol or cayenne pepper

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

12 ounces ground beef chuck

12 ounces raw bratwurst, casings removed

Vegetable oil, for brushing

4 slices sharp cheddar cheese

4 pretzel buns, split