The following is a list of popular beer and prices from local grocery stores:
| Domestic Beer | 6-pack | 12-pack |
| Bud Light | $5.79 | $10.49 |
| Coors Light | $5.79 | $10.49 |
| Milwaukee Best | $7.49 | |
| Pabst Blue Ribbon | $8.99 |
Moderated drinking of 3 beers/night on Friday and Saturday
Bud or Coors @ $.87/can =
$5.22 per weekend & $83.52 per semester
Milwaukee @ $.62/can =
$3.72 per weekend & $59.52 per semester
PBR @ $.75/can =
$4.50 per weekend & $72.00 per semester
High risk drinking of 6 beers/night on Friday and Saturday
Bud or Coors @ $.87/can =
$10.44 per weekend & $167.04 per semester
Milwaukee @ $.62/can =
$7.44 per weekend & $119.04 per semester
PBR @ $.75/can =
$9.00 per weekend & $144.00 per semester
The moderate drinker, with savings between $60 and $84 per semester, saves enough money that he/she could afford to:
- Drink higher quality, premium beverages
- Purchase up to 65 songs on iTunes
- See up to 9 movies at the theater with a student discount
Plus, with the average can of light beer containing anywhere from 100 to 110 calories, the moderate drinker saves him/herself an average of 630 calories per weekend.