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We are living in the midst of a beer renaissance. From coast to coast, there are over 9,000 breweries currently operating. That’s a ton of beer choices. But with so many smaller craft breweries making up this number, that means there are a lot of breweries charging $20 for a four-pack of 16-ounce cans. While we can throw back a few hazy IPAs, barrel-aged stouts, and craft lagers, we also don’t have unlimited funds to spend on beers.
Luckily, on top of all of the seemingly overpriced craft beer options, there are countless cheap, high-quality, tasty brews available at every grocery store, bodega, and beer store from Tacoma to Tampa. Keep scrolling to see 10 of our favorites. Each is crushable, bargain-priced, and perfect for any time of year.
Cheap Grocery Store Beers
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Budweiser
Budweiser is referred to as the “King of Beer” and for good reason. It’s always surprisingly cheap for the caramel malts and sweet corn, easy-drinking flavor profile of this iconic beer.
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Shiner Bock
This bold, rich, malty, yet surprisingly easy-to-drink bock from Texas belongs in your summer backyard cooler. It’s a great, complex beer for pairing with your favorite yard games.
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Pilsner Urquell
The first ever pilsner that set the stage for the European and American pilsners to follow, Pilsner Urquell is known for its crisp, refreshing, thirst-quenching flavor that’s well-suited for a hot, humid day.
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Corona Extra
Honestly, there’s nothing very exciting about Corona Extra on its own. It’s light, sweet, and slightly corny. Adding a lime propels this beer into summer in a can or bottle.
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Coors Banquet Beer
Brewed since 1873, Coors Banquet Beer is cheap, refreshing, and gets a nice, floral, spicy kick from the addition of Chinook, Hallertau, Herkules and Taurus hops.
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Miller High Life
From the classic clear bottle to the iconic label and the golden liquid inside, there are few more nostalgic, cheap, crisp, easy-to-drink beers than Miller High Life.
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Modelo Especial
If you want to take a subtle step up from Corona, but still want to enjoy a flavorful Mexican lager, grab a sixer of Modelo Especial. Crisp, thirst-quenching, and slightly sweet, this is the perfect beer to bring to the beach.
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Yuengling Lager
This classic, 4.5 percent ABV lager is known for its well-balanced flavor of sweet, caramel malts and floral, slightly bitter Cascade hops. It’s a year-round lager for any occasion.
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Genesee Cream Ale
Genesee is a cheap beer drinker’s dream brewery. Most of its staples are surprisingly cheap, yet highly flavorful. Its iconic Cream Ale is sweet, rich, and a great beer for good times with friends and family.
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Pabst Blue Ribbon
Brewed since 1844, this 4.8 percent beer is known for its iconic can adorned with a blue ribbon. It’s a beer that tastes like the way you imagine beer to taste. It’s crushable and cheap too.
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