Beer Prices in The Square

When shopping for beer, most of us privilege convenience over value. But on behalf of Harvard Square consumers, FM’s done the research on prices; you can thank us later.

By FM Staff

When shopping for beer, most of us privilege convenience over value. But on behalf of Harvard Square consumers, FM’s done the research on prices; you can thank us later. What we found is that no store that sells beer has an entirely reliable selection (but if you’re looking for something specific you should probably try C’est Bon); two have sneaky additional fees (if you want to keep it simple, go to Louie’s, where what you see is what you pay); and one is mainly a wine and liquor store (hey, Doma). Here, we compare and contrast by the numbers. (Note that all prices are subject to change.)

DOMA LIQUORS*
(56 JFK St.)
SIX PACKS: PBR $6.99 / Keystone Light $6.99 / Magic Hat Pumpkin Ale $11.99 / Sierra Nevada Pale Ale $11.99
THIRTY RACKS: Bud, Bud Light $26.99 / PBR $21.99 / Keystone $20.99
MISSING: Natural Light. Too classy?
BEST FOR: Keystone (is that a good thing?)

C’EST BON MARKET & LIQUORS*
(1432 Mass. Ave.)
SIX PACKS: PBR (16 oz.) $8.00 / Bud Light $8.00 / Magic Hat Pumpkin Ale $11.00 / Sierra Nevada Pale Ale $11.00
THIRTY RACKS: Busch Light $22.99 / PBR $21.99 / Keystone $21.99
MISSING: Not much. C’est Bon has a huge selection.
BEST FOR: Light beer

LOUIE’S SUPERETTE
(26 Surrey St.)
SIX PACKS: Magic Hat $10.95 / Sierra Nevada Pale Ale $10.95
TWELVE PACK: PBR $14
THIRTY RACKS: Bud, Bud Light $29.00 / Keystone Light $23.00
MISSING: Taxes. Louie’s is all inclusive.
BEST FOR: Bottled beer

*Tax or deposit fee not included