Tips for Hosting a Beer Party

Beach vacations and weekend road trips call for the right company and some chilled beer. If you’re hosting a party soon, then let it be a beer-themed one. You can satiate the hophead within and spend some quality time with your loved ones at the self-hosted party. Also, it allows you to get creative and use your imagination to host the much-anticipated event. From the savory tasting notes of lagers to the frothy and delicious ales, you must include unique beer types in the party menu.

Here are the tips and tricks that might help you host a beer party and have a good time with your acquaintances.

1.  Keep A Theme

Parties are always better with a theme that suits the preferences of the guests. While hosting a beer party, you must discuss the theme with your friends. Also, try to keep the dress code and the party decor in adherence to the theme. It improves the appeal of the party and allows you to make lifelong memories. Choose specific colors and styles of beer according to the season and availability.

Some enthralling beer party themes to consider are Retro, Hollywood, and Arabian nights. Ask your friends to dress up well and keep the music loud for an enchanting night.

2.  Prepare Invitations

Do you like to host a formal beer party with full-fledged invitations and dress codes? If yes, then you must prepare the invitation and send them well in advance. Try to choose the digital invitations and mention the essential details in them. Also, you can prepare the invitation on your own and have it coincide with the theme, for added fun.

If possible, ask your guests to bring a bottle of commercial or homebrewed beer along. It helps in increasing the stock of beer at the party and increases the diversity of available drinks. Create the guestlist for your party and send out the invitations right away.

3.  Enjoy Safe Smoking

Many users like to enjoy a good drag with delicious beers and savory snacks. If you’re looking forward to a fun-packed beer party, try to include safe smoking techniques. You can fetch the best CBD vape pens to light up and get the desired high. Also, it provides the perfect blend of thick vapors and fruity flavors that hit your palate. Try to pair the strong beer types like brown ale and stout with vape containing lower levels of nicotine. Along with this, you can choose a stronger vape flavor with a light and calming beer.

4.  Include Diverse Beer Types

Are you a beer lover who wishes to try the unique kinds of beers with their suitable pairings? If yes, then your self-hosted beer party is the right time to enjoy the exquisite beer-tasting experience. You can research well and include unique variants of hops, showcased in styles ranging from fresh ales to robust stouts. Also, the lager type has many sub-types like pale, amber, and American lagers. You must keep in mind your guests’ preferences and choose at least 4 to 5 beer variants.

5.  Choose Beer-Specific Pairings

No party is complete without the savory and delicious snacks to pair with your favorite drinks. While hosting the beer party, you must keep in mind the beer-specific snack options. Also, try to research beforehand and include the dishes that taste delightful with different beers. For the lager lovers out there, burgers and spicy salads taste mouth-watering and holistic.

On the other hand, you can pair the amber ales with some pizza and fried foods. Brown ales and stouts call for fishes and sushi as the snack accompaniment. You may include 1 or 2 food pairings for every beer type in the party menu.

6.  Blind Tasting Experience

Many people claim to be true beer lovers and boast about the tasting notes of diverse beers. You can reveal the real hopheads and include a little competition in your beer party with simple tricks. Try to blindfold every guest and ask them to taste the beers without removing the fold. Also, you can maintain a scorecard and list down the number of correct beer identifications by your guests. Not only will it make the party a little more fun, but it also reveals the actual beer lovers in your group.

7.  Provide Munchies for The Road

After hours of beer tasting and dancing to bustling music, the guests are bound to feel tired. It’s crucial to provide a few keepsakes for the road to surprise your guests before leaving. Also, the snacks might help your guests gain the energy levels back and avoid hangovers. You can prepare some fresh cupcakes and homebrewed beer for the keepsakes. Not only will it make your loved ones feel appreciated, but it also enhances the appeal of the party. Make sure to include a token of love to satiate the taste buds of your guests.

The Bottom Line

Mundane routine and workload are likely to cause stress and make you overwhelmed now and then. Also, it might affect your mental health and lead to a great deal of anxiety. The remedy?-  unwind and relax with a self-hosted beer party. Prepare a guest list and spend some quality time tasting your favorite beers with your friends. If you like, include diverse beers and snack pairings to delight your taste buds and those of your guests. With the right theme and some keepsakes, you can host a successful and fun-packed party and it just might help you get rid of the work stress and anxiety.

Special Thanks to Emma Wilson for this Great Beer Now guest post!