If you’re a stereotypical American college student, the two things you likely covet the most are beer and money. Unfortunately, you can’t have one without the other. In fact, a recent study from researchers at the University of Florida proved the obvious; a 10-cent hike in cost per gram of alcohol resulted in lower blood-alcohol levels among students. This is good news when it comes to public safety, but what about the occasions when you just want to chill with a six pack in your apartment? There’s something to be said for sipping on a cold one after completing a difficult exam for which you spent hours studying the night before. Or when you have friends over to watch the game, a tasty social lubricant enhances the experience exponentially. Below are ten beers that you can buy without having to sacrifice a meal. If you’re a college veteran, you’ve probably experimented with a few of these inexpensive brews before. But if you’re just a novice, be on the lookout for the listed brands at your nearby corner or grocery store.

• Yuengling Lager
  Yuengling Brewery is America’s oldest. It’s well-known for providing a smooth and easy drinking experience; perfect for when you’re chowing down on wings or pizza. Unfortunately, the beer is available in just ten states along the eastern seaboard.
• Pabst Blue Ribbon
  PBR has gained a reputation for being a “hipster beer,” but its appeal has become broader, especially during the down economy. According to Fortune, the company experienced about a 30 percent increase in sales in the US through October of 2009. Although it’s not quite as cheap as some of the other brands listed, it’s a nice alternative for those who avoid Bud or Miller.
• Miller High Life
  High Life isn’t a bad beer considering its low price; you can buy 30 for fewer than 20 bucks in many stores across the country. Like many other great American beers – Yuengling included – its roots are traced to Germany. Fredrick Miller, a German immigrant, founded the Miller Brewing Company in Milwaukee more than 150 years ago.
• Bud Light Golden Wheat
  The Anheuser-Busch website, describes Bud Light Golden Wheat as a “medium-bodied brew which is slightly sweet on first sip giving way to a refreshingly crisp, citrus finish.” Introduced in late 2009, it’s both new and cheap. So if you’re looking a change of pace, this might be your beer.
• Rolling Rock Extra Pale
  Rolling Rock is another affordable Anheuser-Busch product that has become a college favorite. Extra Pale is clean and light, so it’s most appropriate for hot days spent outdoors – like when you’re lounging out by the pool or tailgating before an early-season football game.
• Schaefer
  Although not as popular as its list-mates, Schaefer Beer provides just as much bang for your buck. Its website boasts that the beer “accentuates its total complexity with six varieties of hops, all blended with perfect balance and harmony.”
• Schlitz
  Schlitz is the beer your dad used to drink when he was in college. Let him see its current retro advertisements and a wave of nostalgia is sure to follow. It’s well-established and underrated; another good alternative to the big dogs.
• Red Stripe
  You’ll be saying “Hooray Beer!” once you see the price of this Jamaican brew. It’s a little different from your typical domestic – perhaps sweeter. Most reviews give Red Stripe an above average review, which should be good enough for a thirsty college student.
• Natural Light
  It’s the cheapest of the cheap. It’s bare-bones beer. It certainly does the trick. You’ll find copious amounts of empty Natty Light cans at frat parties across the nation for those reasons. But if you’re still drinking Natty by the time you graduate college, expect to be clowned by your beer-drinking peers.
• Keystone Light
  Keystone Light, like Natty Light, is a good beginner’s beer. This is the type that boasts great “drinkability.” You can chug it like water and not think twice about it. So the next time you dust off your beer funnel, crack open a can or two of Keystone Light.