JeffHumper: @jormahchrist Budweiser(pork chops) are always good road soda or any occasion.
about 15 hours ago
lizz311: back to babysitting....in the mood for a nice iced tea...or a budweiser haha...imagine havin a drunk babysitter...wudda been nice.
about 22 hours ago
randapaige: Hmmm... Budweiser darts or ninja darts? I think HPU would really appreciate the beer ones, right?
about 23 hours ago
Keithinitaly: I find it amusing that it takes 6 glasses of Budweiser or wine to get buzzed. But only two large glasses oh Chimay Blue, & it's all smiles!
about 1 day ago
I_Am_Audi: @trentor_drive Guinness - best. bulldog. name. ever! // It was either Guinnss or Hennessey, Budweiser just didn't flow :)
about 1 day ago
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Why not spend a night living the high life on your couch? |
 | By Andrew Wagner   OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writer E-mail author | Author bio More articles by Andrew Wagner |
| Last updated Feb. 19, 2008 at 5:09 a.m. |
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Note: The contents of this guide were checked for accuracy when this article was updated on Feb. 19, 2008 at 5:09 a.m. We continually update the thousands of articles on OnMilwaukee.com, but it's possible some details, specials and offers may have changed. As always, we recommend you call first if you have specific questions for the businesses mentioned in the guide.
"Bar Month" at OnMilwaukee.com is back for another round! The whole month of February, we're serving up intoxicatingly fun bars and club articles -- including guides, bartender profiles, drink recipes and even a little Brew City bar history. Cheers!
Each week during our coverage of all things bars in the area, we check around with local watering holes, clubs, lounges, liquor stores and grocery stores to give you a comparison on the cost of your favorite libations.
We spent the first two installments of "Price Check" out on the town. We went to the bars, hit up the various stadia and movie houses, but what's wrong with spending a night in every now and then? After all, that fancy big-screen, high-def monstrosity does you no good unless you park your rear end in front of it every once in a while.
With that in mind, we set out this week to see what it's going to cost you to stock the fridge for a night on the couch. And, to add an element of competition, we'll see what's cheaper: a case of Miller High Life or a case of that stuff from St. Louis.
To keep things simple and fair, we chose packages of a dozen 12-oz. cans. Some stores don't carry larger cases and this allows a more uniform survey. You are on your own, though, for chips and other related munchies.
As always, the Talkback feature at the end of this story is here for you. Feel free to add the prices at your neighborhood emporium.
Becher Beer & Liquor Depot
2079 S. 69th St., (414) 543-0223
High Life: $7.99
Budweiser: $9.29
Bluemound Beer & Liquor
6001 W. Bluemound Rd., (414) 258-3100
High Life: $6.99
Budweiser: $8.99
Discount Liquor
5031 W. Oklahoma Ave., (414) 545-2175
High Life: $6.39
Budweiser: $7.99
Majdecki's Sentry
N81 W15182 Appleton Ave, Menomonee Falls, (262) 255-3007
High Life: $6.49
Budweiser: $8.29
Otto's Beverage Center
4163 N. 76th St., (414) 536-0100
High Life: $7.39
Budweiser: $8.29
Pick N' Save
5800 S. 108th St., Hales Corners, (414) 427-8812
High Life: $6.59
Budweiser: $8.09
Ray's Liquor
8930 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa, (414) 258-9821
High Life: $6.99
Budweiser: $8.49
Sendik's
2643 N. Downer Ave., (414) 962-1600
High Life: $8.29
Budweiser: $8.29
Smith Beer & Liquor Mart
1413 E. Brady St.,(414) 272-8310
High Life: $7.39
Budweiser: $9.47
Town Beer & Liquor
903 S. 84th St., West Allis, (414) 476-9922
High Life: $7.49
Budweiser: $8.99
Next week: How about something for the ladies, or just those with a palate that favors something a little more sophisticated? We'll check out wine prices in the area.
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Posted by OlderWiser on Feb. 19, 2008 at 6:38 p.m. (report)
While I am still an occasional customer at Discount Liquor on Oklahoma Ave., my new favorite store is Consumer Beverages on Hywy. 100 and Grange-ish. I know this is a 'burb on this forum, but the prices, merchandise, and help with choosing your favorite alcohol/wine run neck'n'neck with Discount.
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Posted by timmy_von_trimble on Feb. 19, 2008 at 2:34 p.m. (report)
Wow!1 High Life for $6.39 at Discount Liquor. That's a bargain. And I'm not just saying that cuz i work there. Discount Liquor is the best liquor outlet in the city of Milwaukee. You all better recognize!! C'mon in and ask for Timmy and say you read my comment and I'll give you an additional 10% off. Hurry! Offer only stands through the weekend. Happy Drinking Milwaukee!!!!
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Posted by murphy on Feb. 19, 2008 at 1:51 p.m. (report)
If you spent all that time running around town checking on prices it would have been nice to have more than two brands compared. Just a suggestion. I would have liked to see some Wisconsin brands compared, Lakefront, New Glarus, Capital, Bergoff etc.
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Posted by drwhodat on Feb. 19, 2008 at 12:59 p.m. (report)
i didn't know anyone drank budweiser in milwaukee
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Posted by t.rex on Feb. 19, 2008 at 12:52 p.m. (report)
Despite taste preferences, if you wish to provide a an "element of competition," then you need to compare beers within the same pricing tier. If you wish to compare Miller High Life, then AB's Busch brand would be appropriate (and Miller Lite/Bud Light and MGD/Budweiser). Secondly, does it really matter too much how prices differ? Am I going to drive accross town to Disount Liquor to save $1? Not the night of the big game/movie, but perhaps once a month to stock the house I would. Convenience determines the level of pricing, and our society is based around it. Discount outlets and quickie marts are proof of that alone.
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