So beers is like old store keep talk for $...
Flashback from lil ND childhood at the county store:
"How much for that candy bar ole man?"
"Two bits"
"How bout I give you these returnable soda bottles I got here in my wagon and call it close enuff?"
"That'll do, but no charlston chew on a trade deal, zagnut only."
"Awe shucks..... deal."