One of the most frustrating myths about beer is that you've got to pay more to get something that tastes better than the average light brew. Sure, we won't lie: A few of those nine-percent double-IPAs occasionally blow our budget. But the craft beer industry is ripe with flavorful beers priced at or below a case of the bland, standard stuff. Next time, look out for a few of these affordable cases.

Full Sail Session Lager

In addition to being the cheapest craft beer available on Brewforia ($1 per bottle), the 11-ounce, stubby-bottled "session" beer clocks in at a surprisingly strong 5.1%. The cult favorite has won top honors at the Great American Beer Festival, the World Beer Championships, and the World Beer Awards. Brewed in hop-crazy Oregon, Full Sail has carved out a successful niche and the brewery is growing nationwide. It's currently distributed in 28 states, including New York and much of the Midwest. fullsailbrewing.com

Saranac

Matt Brewing Company in the Adirondack Mountains opened in the 1880s, and their Saranac brand of crisp, clean ales and lagers provides one of the most affordable options for those looking to get a variety pack of good craft beer. Cases, which include the decorated Saranac Pale Ale and the Adirondack Lager, are often under $25. saranac.com

Narragansett

Narragansett Brewing Company originally operated from 1890 until 1981. Recently a New England team of investors revived the brand, and it's now a darling of Northeast craft beer lovers. Narragansett's seven beerswhich include a cream ale, a porter, and a bockonly come in cans. Ten states carry them, and they often sell for as little as a dollar per 16-ounce "tallboy". narragansett.com

Yuengling Lager

Another of the very few "legacy" breweries in the country (those that survived prohibition and remain family-owned), Yuengling has become a deeply ingrained part of Pennsylvania identity. Within the Keystone State, you can order it with just one word"lager"but expansion to a new plant in Florida has brought the distribution up to 14 states, with Ohio soon to become number 15. Besides its flagship lager, Yuengling also offer a Porter, and the Lord Chesterfield Ale (or "Cheddy" to locals) is a solid 5.4% American Pale Ale. Cases often sell in the neighborhood of $20. yuengling.com

JW Dundee

Dundee rose to prominence with their Honey Brown, which debuted in 1994 and won gold at the World Beer Cup ten years later. Now the Rochester-based brewery distributes throughout most of the Eastern seaboard. Like Saranac, Dundee is a great option for people seeking varietya case includes 6 offerings and usually runs under $22. In the summer, cases of the Summer Wheat in cans costs even less. dundeebeer.com

Shiner

Distributed in all but 10 states, the major craft beer of Texas dates back to 1909. Their flagship beer, the bock, is a smooth, dark amber, but Spoetzl Brewery also produces a blonde, a Schwarzbier (black lager), and a host of seasonal offerings. shiner.com

Leinenkugel's

Though no longer family-owned, the Leinenkugel family remains heavily involved in the operations of the brewery in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. They produce a stellar lineup of year-round beers, which are most economically purchased in the summer when cans of their Summer Shandy offer a refreshing beer-and-lemonade blend that usually costs less than $20 per case. leinenkugels.com

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