Bottles or Keg?

[lawrocket 3]

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I'm going to serve them something I think they will like.

Don't get me wrong. I don't like Coors Light. But, a problem I run into is that there are more people out there who don't like Fat Tire than don't like Coors Light.

Trust me - I've had Sam Adams, Fat Tire, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Widmer Hefeweizen, and Firestone Double Barrel Ale. (Note that all of these selections also came in 1/6 barrel kegs) and it seemed that most people simply didn't like them as much. Most people find my taste in beers to be a little strong for them.

Round here in Fresno they drink Coors Light. (Hell, the number 1 selling beer at the Yardhouses is Coors Light - yes, even the one in Long Beach that has 180 different beers out of 250 taps - chew on that). Therefore, I suck it up and drink Coors Light with them. And no, I don't use a private stash of Arrogant Bastard or Chimay,and they all know I don't like Coors Light.

One or two people have bitched about Coors Light. They always drink it - lots of it - because it goes down like water. But I'll tell you, I got lots of negative comments and half drunk beers when I had the Firestone (which is in my top 5 beers). I've got Firestone right now, so that's what people get if they come by. (My wife has some bottles of Coors Light in the Fridge because she doesn't like my bitter ales).

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I'm having people over to my home, its because I LIKE them, so I'm going to serve them something I think they will like.

That's why I put my own personal prefernces aside and go for Coors Light. Hey, i've tried much variety over these past few months (we were having parties at my house every week or two) and Coors Light is the favorite.

My wife is hotter than your wife.

[Superman32 0]

At the DZ or among my college friends, 5 cases is just a warm up for the real drinking

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[ccowden 0]

Thank you for pointing that out, AGAIN.

This is NOT at the DZ, and is NOT a college party. It is an adult house party with 25 people. I would be willing to bet that not one of these people are going to her party with the sole intention of getting wasted.

[tigra 0]

Maybe its a regional thing- I don't know anyone who likes Coors Light! I swear! I know people who like Budweiser (ew) or Bud Light and if I invite them over, I'll make sure I have some on hand even though I won't drink it. We have maybe one real party a year, so I make sure there's a variety of beer, wine and fixings for mixed drinks. If its a "come on over and watch the game" kind of thing, most people bring their own!

[Superman32 0]

Lawrocket, I'm with you all the way with the keg thing, but "Whore's Light" does suck

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[skymama 37]

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This is NOT at the DZ, and is NOT a college party. It is an adult house party with 25 people. I would be willing to bet that not one of these people are going to her party with the sole intention of getting wasted.

You're right. This is for a birthday party (NOT my wedding! ), all the drinkers will be from age 35-65, it's in a neighborhood clubhouse and we only have the room for 4 hours, so there is a definitely time limit to how long the party can last.

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[skinnyshrek 0]

Look your a trouble maker. You ask one innocent question and look at the thread...It's turning into a pissing match with my beer is better than your beer...Skymama, i like your style. You knew it would end up like this

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do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM?

[ccowden 0]

5 cases is PLENTY! Probably 4 would be enough.

4 hours, 35-65.....

A keg is a bad choice for that. No questin you should go with bottles.

[normiss 892]

I hate draught beer...that effin carbonation gives me the worst hangovers. I (and a number of friends) will only drink bottled beer.
just my .02

[skymama 37]

Ok, so how much wine do you think we should get?

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[Ashtanga 0]

Just get a couple of boxes of wine.

[AndyMan 7]

I used to work for Molson.

Keg beer is by far the freshest and tastiest beer available.

Generally it is unpasturized, which will give it a fresher, cleaner taste. In blind taste-tests, beer drinkers will consistently pick fresh keg beer as their favorite.

The downside to keg beer is that since it's unpasturised, it MUST be fresh. Keg beer does not age well at all. Keg beer must be constantly refrigerated to keep it fresh, and should be consumed within a week or two of purchase.

So, to answer your question:

Keg pro:

1) Keg beer tastes better.
2) Keg beer is cheaper for a given volume.
3) Cleanup is easier since you don't have bottles to dispose of.

Keg con:

1) Any left-over beer will likely be discarded after the party, since you probably don't have a fridge big enough to store it in.

2) Keg's are heavy when full, and are pretty much unliftable by people who don't have strong muscular shoulders.

3) Keg's limit your choice. Rarely have I met two different beer drinkers at random who both prefer the same brand.

Generally, unless I was hosting a Frat party... I'd buy an assortment of bottles from a discounter like Costco.

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[ccowden 0]

How many wine drinkers?

[lawrocket 3]

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Lawrocket, I'm with you all the way with the keg thing, but "Whore's Light" does suck

Look at this post from August of this year where I explain my shock and surprise at the way it works.

http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=1782727#1782727

In that post I quoted the following conclusions:

"3) Cleanup is far easier with a keg than with bottles and cans;
4) A cheap beer is the best beer to have for general consumption; and
5) Get a small enough amount of beer so that people will leave at a reasonable time. "

My wife is hotter than your wife.

[lawrocket 3]

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Lawrocket, I'm with you all the way with the keg thing, but "Whore's Light" does suck

I know. Amazing, but true.

Here's where I posted when I came to this conclusion. Trust me, it hit me like a ton of bricks, too. It's been verified over the past three mon

Here's my opinion on Coors Light.
http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=872257#872257

Here's another opinion on it.
http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=709225

I'm a beer snob through and through. But, I market to the masses. And rond here that means Coors Light.

My wife is hotter than your wife.

[skymama 37]

Maybe about 10 wine drinkers. I'm just guessing that this crowd is going to want more beer than wine. I don't even know the majority of the people!

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[popsjumper 2]

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...we only have the room for 4 hours, so there is a definitely time limit to how long the party can last.

Defintely bottles, then...the line at the keg would be too long to squeeze in all the drinking in only 4 hours.


Back when Busch Gardens in Tampa opened up they gave away all the free beer you could drink. While Mom took us kids around the aviary, Dad got a beer and immediately got back in the back of the line - round after round afer round.

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[ccowden 0]

10 out of 25 are wine drinkers, ages 35-65, 4 hours...

Jeesh, a keg makes NO sense at all. We could have saved alot of time if we knew all this.

5 bottles of wine. 3 red, 2 white. Stay middle of the road both on price and sweetness/dryness.

4 cases of beer. 2 Sam Adams, 1 Coors Light, 1 Corona.

That will cover it. 4 hours isn't long enough to worry about running out of something towards the end.

[Superman32 0]

At this point, I say screw the beer. SHOTS all around, shit go crazy and get an ice block.
Imagine how fun it would be to see all of the older people getting fucked up. Next thing you know, Grandma is on top of the bar and stripping to howling geriatric gents.

BTW, I'm serious -- SHOTS

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[skymama 37]

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10 out of 25 are wine drinkers, ages 35-65, 4 hours...

Sorry...40+ people...25 beer drinkers, 10 wine drinkers, I figure there has got to be some people who don't drink. It's all a guess, really.

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[ccowden 0]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

I give up!

[Remster 30]

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10 out of 25 are wine drinkers, ages 35-65, 4 hours...

Sorry...40+ people...25 beer drinkers, 10 wine drinkers, I figure there has got to be some people who don't drink. It's all a guess, really.

Just get them water and tell them its a dry party

I like cc's suggestion. Maybe add another case of 2 just in case since it wont go bad and you'll have extra to take home if you have leftover. For the reds, get some Rosemount Shiraz at Safeway: its $7 a bottle:cheap and good, and most people like it (I kno I know, not everyone does, but close enough). For the white: I have no clue.. I never drink the stuff! lol

Remster

[ccowden 0]

Or she could get all 3 kinds of wine: Red, white and pink!

[cocheese 0]

Tell them to bring their own.
Buy more food, entertainment prizes,cab rides.
Providing alcohol is rarely a good idea. My .02

[skymama 37]

We're throwing a party, but tell the people to byob? That just sounds so cheap!

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon