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We all love a good craft beer, but sometimes we want something cheap, and those dont always cut it. So we decided to put together the ultimate guide to the cheapest beer you can buy. Cold, inexpensive beer is perfect for filling the cooler at your next barbecue and for just having handy for whenever.
If youre looking for more beer recommendations, you can check out our guide to the best summer beers and expert-approved IPAs.
Here are some of the best macro and craft beers on the market that won’t break the bank.Best Overall: Hamm’s. … Best Light: Yuengling Light Lager. … Best Craft: Night Shift Nite Lite. … Best American: Coors Banquet. … Best Canadian: Labatt Blue Light. … Best Mexican: Tecate Original Mexican Lager. … Best Lager: Narragansett Lager.
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Best Overall: Hamm’s. …
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Best Light: Yuengling Light Lager. …
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Best Craft: Night Shift Nite Lite. …
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Best American: Coors Banquet. …
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Best Canadian: Labatt Blue Light. …
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Best Mexican: Tecate Original Mexican Lager. …
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Best Lager: Narragansett Lager.
How We Picked These Products
My love of a good spreadsheet really paid off for this story. We selected 11 beers that come to mind when we think of cheap beer: Bud Light, Miller Lite, Budweiser, Coors Light, Busch, Miller High Life, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Rolling Rock, Coors Banquet, and Michelob Ultra. While there are plenty of other low-budget beers on the market, we chose big brands that are easy to find anywhere in the country.
I then turned to Total Wine & More and chose four locations across the U.S.: River Edge, New Jersey; El Paso, Texas; Brookfield, Wisconsin; and Fresno, California. I tallied and averaged all the prices for 30-packs for each beer (for the stores that had them). In the case of a tie, I averaged the prices of a 12-pack to find the winner. Here are the 11 cheapest beers you can buy, listed in order of average price. Note that the links go to the Total Wine & More online store, which will have a different price than the average.1
We found the average price of Natural Ice to be $18.66 for a 30-pack, which puts each can at about $0.62. Thats a total steal for a beer that has an ABV of 5.9%, which is much higher than your typical “cheap beer.”
Average Price For A 30-Pack: $18.662
At an average of $0.65 per can, theres no questioning this American-style lager is super cheap. It was the runner-up in our nationwide survey.
Average Price For A 30-Pack: $19.493
Miller High Life 3
Known as The Champagne of Beers, are you surprised to see this one so high on the list? Bubbly, light, and oh so refreshing, Miller High Life is an affordable beer for celebrating.
Average Price For A 30-Pack: $20.24Advertisement – Continue Reading Below4
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FAQ
Why is ice beer cheaper than regular beer?
What is the number one rated beer in the world?
Is Budweiser considered cheap?
What is the cheapest beer you can drink right now?
Find out what is the cheapest beer you can drink right now. 20. Pabst Blue Ribbon 19. Natural Ice 18. Miller Lite 17. Michelob Amber Bock 16. Hamm’s Beer 15. Lone Star Beer 14. Milwaukee’s Best Ice 13. Miller High Life 12. Keystone Light 11. Natty Light 10. Yuengling Light Lager 9. Honey Brown Lager 8. Coors Light 7. Narragansett Lager 6.
What are the best cheap beer brands?
We selected 11 beers that come to mind when we think of cheap beer: Bud Light, Miller Lite, Budweiser, Coors Light, Busch, Miller High Life, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Rolling Rock, Coors Banquet, and Michelob Ultra. While there are plenty of other low-budget beers on the market, we chose big brands that are easy to find anywhere in the country.
What are the benefits of cheap beer?
“One of the benefits of cheap beer is consistency. It happens very often that craft beer can’t provide that. Lately, on the cheap beer side I’ve been drinking Kirin. This Japanese lager has enough taste but still remains light in body, the perfect combination for any summer activities.”
What is a good beer for a Brewski?
Made by MillerCoors, Milwaukee’s Best Light is often advertised as a value beer. This beer does provide value (you can typically find a 30-pack for under $15), but like Natural Light, it didn’t deliver as much on flavor. It’s a very light, light beer. Psst! These beer glasses are designed to make your brewski taste better. 25. Busch Light