Tour de cheap

If the craft beer biz is so booming, why doesn’t that seem to lead to low prices for suds at local bars?

Most restaurants and bars charge $7-plus on a pint of craft beer, but there are still spots in Sac where you don’t have to break the bank. SN&R took to the streets of the grid to recommend places that serve craft beers for $5 or less.

Simon’s Bar & Cafe

It’s a great late-night hole-in-the-wall for bar food, drunken convos and—you guessed it—cheapish beer. The craft draft selection may only have three options (Sierra Nevada IPA and Racer 5), but they each cost $5 per pint all day. 1415 16th St.

Kupros Craft House

I love taking chances with very low stakes, which is why Kupros’ roulette is a personal favorite. For $4, you get a canned 12-ounce craft beer that the bartender randomly chooses. Pay another dollar, and you get to choose it yourself. There are normally 13 to 20 options. 1217 21st St.; kuproscrafthouse.com.

Crocker Cafe

Venture into the cafe during certain evening events at the Crocker Art Museum, and you’ll find a small selection of Track 7 beers, all priced at $5. Try a Panic IPA, a Sacramento standard. 216 O St.; crockerart.org/cafe.

Coconut on T

The best part of Coconut on T is how friendly the staff is. You should go there for that. And for the vast selection of $4 happy hour drafts, including beers from Track 7, Two Rivers and Total Domination—every day from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. 1110 T St.; thecoconutthai.com.

Capitol Garage

They have a daily rotation of craft beers that are normally $7 or more. But between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., their costs match the hour. That means you can get a $3 craft beer between 3 and 4 p.m. Go there then! 1500 K St., capitolgarage.com.