Definitely "standard" releases like Centennial can be had for around the buck-a-beer level all over the US, especially if there's a sale. Ontario has legally-mandated minimum prices, stunted distribution and competition which I think play a part in making cheap beer non-existent in the province (craft or not).seangm wrote:I'd agree with the last point regarding more specialty offerings, but I can go get 12 Founders Centennials for $15 USD (about $20 CAD) or other comparably high quality beers for a similar price point. There's really nothing at a comparable price here except budget and macro brands, and a comparable quality beer here would be at more like $30 bucks for 12.
Strangely, it's easier to justify buying craft in Ontario as it's not THAT much more than macros.
Laker Lager 6 pack :$10.50
Bud Light 6 pack: $12.25
Boneshaker 6 pack: $14.10
From what I've see in the US, you can generally get cases of macro swill for half as much as anything craft.