Your state is soaking you for beer money By: MarketWatch March 01, 2017 at 08:41 AM EST The federal government charges 5 cents per 12-ounce beer, but states charge multiples of that, writes Jason Notte. Read More >> Related Stocks: Anheuser-Busch Inbev S.A. ADR Boston Beer Company Constellation Brands Diageo Plc ADR