According to a report byIWRS Drinks Market Analysis, craft beer sales will continue to increase specifically.

But as any consumer of domestic, imported, orcraft beerknows, not all beers are created equal.

And some of the most expensive beers simply aren’t worth the pricesome bottles cost over $200!

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Many factors can contribute to driving up the cost of a beer.

When or where you purchase your beers can sometimes make a difference, too.

(Ballparks and stadiums, we’re looking at you!)

BrewDog Sink the Bismarck

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Either way, there are certain instances where you’ll want to preserve your time and money.

We’ve crafted a list of 12 beers that we believe just aren’t worth their price point.

Plus, don’t missThe 25 Worst Beers in the World.

Papier 2009 Anniversary Ale

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However, if you’re going to purchase this beer, be prepared to dish out $230.

And to us, quadruple the hop and bitterness doesn’t sound like a very pleasurable experience.

Finally, in 2011, BrewDog stood defeated when Schorschbrau presented a hefty 57% ABV version of Schorschbock.

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The Bruery Papier 2009 Anniversary Ale

At nearly $300 per 750 ml.

It’s 75 % oak aged, 25% barrel aged, and contains a hefty 14.5% ABV.

Also, the price currently clocks in at around aneye-watering $250 for a 24 oz bottle.

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In fact, the only way to get your hands on this beer is to attend the annual fest.

An added bonus to all your day of music, drinking, and cashing out your paycheck?

They’ll throw in a famous Dark Lord Day tote bag!

Samuel Adams Utopias

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Craft beers set game-goers back $19, while draft cocktails ran $20.

for a beer… uhhhh what.

Gotta treat the fans better than that!"

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These shocking beer prices may have some fans wondering what this next year will bring.

Or will fans be cooling off with a close-to-$20 beverage?

But, is the limited edition bottle worth the$250?

3 Floyds Dark Lord

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“Crown Ambassador pours cloudy and caramel-amber, topped by a dense, persistent foam.

It’s fruity and pungently, florally hoppy, with deep, sweet, malty notes.

According toInsider, the price of a16 oz.

BrewDog’s End of History

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cans for $7.49 atTotal Wine!

A previous version of this story was published in July 2022.

It has been updated to include additional research, copy and proofreading revisions, and updated contextual links.

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