Warm summer nights have arrived and 4th of July is right around the corner, so it’s reasonable to guess you’re going to have a few beers. You might even stock up and save a little cash by buying a case and drinking at home. But the cost of that beer is largely dictated by what state you live in and prices can vary significantly — by as much as $16 per case! So which state sells the cheapest beer? If you’re near Illinois, you’re going to want to throw a few cases in the truck. The midwestern state sells a 24 pack for just $15.20 — the cheapest in the country. Other states in the top five include South Carolina ($15.32), New York ($15.98), Rhode Island ($15.98), and Kansas and Michigan (tied for 5th at $16.07). And the most expensive? Alaska, where the average case sells for a whopping $31.21.…