Whats it got to do with the price of beer?

A lot. The Economist magazine presents the cheapest and most expensive places to grab a beer. The data comes from the most important of web sites, PintPrice.com.

The Economist report that

Happily for sports fans at the Beijing Olympics, a pint in China is just $2.46.

But my guess is that as demand increases with the Olympics, so will the price. Another thing; How much tax is in these prices?