A specialty beer is stronger and more special than a lager, and that costs extra. But how much depends on the city: in Breda you pay 18% more, in Utrecht 68%.
The price gap by city
| City | Lager | Specialty beer | Gap | Specialty prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breda | €4.11 | €4.85 | +18% | 51 |
| Maastricht | €4.17 | €4.92 | +18% | 206 |
| Nijmegen | €4.00 | €5.00 | +25% | 143 |
| Haarlem | €3.95 | €5.15 | +30% | 78 |
| Tilburg | €4.00 | €5.23 | +31% | 20 |
| Rotterdam | €4.04 | €5.45 | +35% | 37 |
| Den Bosch | €4.00 | €5.50 | +38% | 13 |
| Den Haag | €4.00 | €5.60 | +40% | 22 |
| Eindhoven | €3.93 | €5.50 | +40% | 209 |
| Amsterdam | €4.20 | €6.25 | +49% | 449 |
| Groningen | €3.13 | €4.96 | +59% | 22 |
| Leiden | €3.90 | €6.50 | +67% | 152 |
| Utrecht | €3.95 | €6.65 | +68% | 40 |
Everything per 25 cl, on average (median) across all menus in the city. A specialty beer here is a beer of 6% or more with a known size up to 50 cl. A city counts with at least five bars with a lager and eight specialty prices. How we calculate.
Is specialty beer worth the extra?
A specialty beer is stronger, so per euro you often get more than the price gap suggests. The deal score in the app calculates that per beer. That way you see on every menu which beer has the best price for its strength, instead of guessing. Specialty beer for less.
Frequently asked questions
How much dearer is specialty beer than lager?
Between 18% (Breda) and 68% (Utrecht) more per 25 cl, depending on the city.
In which city is the gap smallest?
Breda: a lager costs €4.11 and a specialty beer €4.85 per 25 cl.