Beer is served at pubs, restaurants, hotels, etc.  on a mostly LOCALIZED brewing level in many Euopean countries.  It costs less in places like:  Lithuania, Poland, Russia, etc.  Those countries have excellent Porters & Stout’s.

Generally… It’s cheapest bought from supermarkets and corner shops. It’s usually most expensive in restaurants, and tourist-area pubs; less-expensive in pubs and bars away from touristed areas.

Agreed.  If you want cheep beer, buy it at the supermarket.  Also, the local stuff will always be cheaper than the imports.

On the other side of the beer coin, should you want to discuss really great beers:
 
  http://myforum.havebeerwilltravel.com/