The U.S. is also home to a wide range of American-made brands and brews, from Sierra Nevada pale ale to Bell's stout, Great Lakes Brewing Co.'s dark porter, Genesee cream ale, Allagash pilsner ...

The equally economical liquid assets count a "cooler of cold ones," with five cans (barkeep's choice) for $9, Genny Cream Ale on tap for $2, and a whiskey shooter for $3 among them. When the clock ...