Taxes are one of the most expensive ingredients in beer, according to the Tax Foundation.
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Federal, state and local taxes equal about 41 percent of the overall cost of beer, according to a 2025 study for the Beer Institute and the National Beer Wholesalers Association.
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Buying a 12 pack in D.C.? That’s an extra $0.90 included in the price tag, before sales tax. Tennessee comes in with the steepest state levy at $1.50.