Perhaps most surprising is that the average price of a beer is one-third less now than it was 64 years ago. According to the data, the adjusted price for a pint peaked in the mid-1950s, 1956-57 to be specific.
The Price Of A Beer: 1952-2016.
| Year | Price of Beer | Adjusted for Inflation |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | $1.32 | $4.79 |
| 1980 | $1.42 | $4.63 |
| 1981 | $1.52 | $4.37 |
| 1982 | $1.59 | $4.14 |
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How much was a Coke in 1970?
To buy one can of Coke in 1970 only cost $0.10! And this was costlier than the nickel it had cost for almost 70 years!
Why was Coors illegal in the East?
Coors, ubiquitous potion of good time brohood, was once illegal in certain states. Coors didn’t get national distribution until 1986. Which is why, in the 1970s, Coors wasn’t actually licensed to sell east of the Mississippi, making it, briefly, a rare and sought-after product.
How much was a pint of beer in 1976?
A pint of beer cost 32p. A loaf of bread was 19p.”