skymama 37 #1 November 16, 2005 I think I'm going to have about 25 beer drinkers, who drink as well as skydivers, at a party. To be the most cost efficient, should I get a keg or buy bottles? Any pros or cons with going either way? If a keg is the way to go, where do you order one of those and what kind of beer would please the most 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #2 November 16, 2005 I normally do not drink keg beer.It would probably be ok if you could keep everyones hands off of the damn pump.You can order them at most liquor stores. . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #3 November 16, 2005 try getting your beer at a costco if you have one, they have great prices, and you can get a varity. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman32 0 #4 November 16, 2005 Keg beer is tasty, don't let anybody tell you otherwise. You also tend to drink more out of a keg than bottles ... less carbonation P.S. Skymama, if you get a keg, I think it's part of hostess duties to take a keg stand, and post all the videos and photos God, don't you miss college Inveniam Viam aut Faciam I'm back biatches! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #5 November 16, 2005 A keg can be a pain in the ass. Picking it up, deposits, taking it back.... Plus, then you are stuck with one beer choice. With bottles, you can grab them anywhere and just recycle or throw them out how you choose. You can get a few different kinds and if you have some left over, it won't go to waste. Bottles. Ask a couple people who are coming what they like and get some ideas for kinds. If you miss on the keg, you screw up royal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #6 November 16, 2005 QuoteP.S. Skymama, if you get a keg, I think it's part of hostess duties to take a keg stand, and post all the videos and photos LOL...my kids and parents will be there. I think I'd be kicked out of the family for sure! 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #7 November 16, 2005 take a quick poll of your guests,its what I do,,just a quick "hey what are you going to be in the mood for" kinda thing. If most of these people know each other they can probly tell ya what some of the others prefer...smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #8 November 16, 2005 Skymama: I think that a keg is the best way to go. First, it's a lot cheaper. You can get a 1/2 barrel keg (15 gallons) of domestic megabrew for $60-$90, depending on the brand. Or, you can get a 1/4 barrel (7.5 gallons) pony keg for 50 bucks. Added to this are a deposit for the keg and tap, and rental on the tap. Note that the total of these costs for deposit and rental is less than the deposit for all the beer bottles you'd buy. Think of how many bottles of beer 7.5 gallons is. You're looking at at least $150 in bottled beer for that. Also, kegs are cleaner - it''s a lot easier to dispose of those stackable plastic cups than all those beer bottles. Even better, the guest can have as many beers out of that one cup as he wants - you can get by with 30-50 cups, which may cost you a whopping 2 or three bucks, less than the damned deposits on the bottles. You also want to get a trashcan and some ice to store the keg. Another thing - you may want to settle on a pony keg. Typically, people will stay until the beer runs out. With the 1/4 barrel, the beer should last a good 2 or hours after the real drinking begins (which usually starts about an hour or two after the scheduled start time). So if your party starts at 7, the beer will last till about 11:00. If a beer run fr additional beer is needed, someone can then go pick up bottles or even another keg (the pony keg costs about the same as two 30 packs of beer, anyway). The best part? Keg beer tastes better than bottled or canned beer. For future use, I'd recommend a kegerator. It's one of the best buys I ever made. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #9 November 16, 2005 QuoteYou can get a few different kinds and if you have some left over, it won't go to waste. Oh, that's a very good point! OK, if I go with bottles, what is a good assortment; a light beer, normal beer, dark beer?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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #10 November 16, 2005 Enough bottle to keep 25 skydivers occupied is going to be a lot of glass. You'd better order a dumpster! but seriously, my friends and I used to always keep keg beer around. In fact at SDA, one guy has a kegerator for just that reason. the trick is the pressure. Too little: no flow and foam. Too much: lots of foam. We had a resturant style set up with CO2 and a cooling plate and everything. Worked great, but its a bit of an investment, and you have to set it all up. Id go with the keg, but I already have one to trade in for deposit, and I know exactly what I need to make it work. Or like spence said, keep em away from the pump! Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #11 November 16, 2005 Bottles.... Variety and less hassle. Plus, you can more easily keep track of who drinks how many so you can razz them later.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #12 November 16, 2005 QuoteSkymama: I think that a keg is the best way to go. First, it's a lot cheaper. You can get a 1/2 barrel keg (15 gallons) of domestic megabrew for $60-$90, depending on the brand. Or, you can get a 1/4 barrel (7.5 gallons) pony keg for 50 bucks. Added to this are a deposit for the keg and tap, and rental on the tap. Note that the total of these costs for deposit and rental is less than the deposit for all the beer bottles you'd buy. Think of how many bottles of beer 7.5 gallons is. You're looking at at least $150 in bottled beer for that. Also, kegs are cleaner - it''s a lot easier to dispose of those stackable plastic cups than all those beer bottles. Even better, the guest can have as many beers out of that one cup as he wants - you can get by with 30-50 cups, which may cost you a whopping 2 or three bucks, less than the damned deposits on the bottles. You also want to get a trashcan and some ice to store the keg. Another thing - you may want to settle on a pony keg. Typically, people will stay until the beer runs out. With the 1/4 barrel, the beer should last a good 2 or hours after the real drinking begins (which usually starts about an hour or two after the scheduled start time). So if your party starts at 7, the beer will last till about 11:00. If a beer run fr additional beer is needed, someone can then go pick up bottles or even another keg (the pony keg costs about the same as two 30 packs of beer, anyway). The best part? Keg beer tastes better than bottled or canned beer. For future use, I'd recommend a kegerator. It's one of the best buys I ever made. Now doesn't that sound SO much easier than bottles! This is my point. For 25 people, who are adults and not college kids looking to save every penny and calculate every ounce of beer, bottles are the way to go. But if you want to go through all the crap in theabove post, then have at it. From experience, if I am having 25 people over, I am buying a few different kinds of beer and not going through the hassle of the keg just to save a few bucks. Plus, all that calculating is great, but if you don't drink every ounce of the keg, you will have NO idea how much you really spent per ounce, if any at all. AND you will end up with a half full keg that you have to take back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #13 November 16, 2005 Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can get a few different kinds and if you have some left over, it won't go to waste. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oh, that's a very good point! OK, if I go with bottles, what is a good assortment; a light beer, normal beer, dark beer? There's a downside there, too. The stuff people like the most is gonna run out, which means people will drink the other stuff that isn't as good. Sure, you've got a variety of beer that is slowly dwindled into no more variety. You've spent more money, and people are gonna keep asking, "Is there any more Coors Light?" Look - the best beer in the world is free beer. When I've got a bunch of guests over, I go for Coors Light because it goes down easy and people have a good time with it. I personally don't like Coors Light much, but that doesn't matter after the first one. It's an easy choice. Any complaints about a lack of variety become mooted after 10 minutes. Trust me on this. People don't care what they're drinking if they are having a good time. I don't. And I'm as much of a beer snob as you'll find. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #14 November 16, 2005 Keg beer is a recipe for a hangover, plus many of my friends are beer snobs (myself included) so if it were me, I'd go with bottles. I'd get some domestic "swill" for my friends who are beer "anti-snobs", maybe some light beer too (also domestic, some people like that stuff- go figure!) then a few 12 packs of different imports. Heineken, Corona, Becks? Or you can go more interesting and try a few ales or even some microbrews. Any "leftovers" will keep and if you don't want or need beer in your house, you can load it all into a cooler and take it to the dz. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Andy_Copland 0 #15 November 16, 2005 Over here in the UK i live right near a US air force base so i get a texan friend of mine to get super cheap kegs, we had a blast and made a few americans sick after walking over them in a keg stand comp. GO UK GO UK (thank god we had a northern monkey in our team, he really made the differance )1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ccowden 0 #16 November 16, 2005 QuoteEnough bottle to keep 25 skydivers occupied is going to be a lot of glass. You'd better order a dumpster! Horseshit! I bet you 5 cases will be MORE than enough to please 25 people at her house. The bottles go back into the box and out to the curb, whoopdie doo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skinnyshrek 0 #17 November 16, 2005 Had the same problem at the wedding. didn't know wether keg or bottle.. It may cost a little more but i would definately reccomend Bottles. Go to sams club much cheaper. I would buy Corona Bud light, miller light, etc etc Don't buy too much imported because all the cheapos will dive into that first even though they don't drink it normally Also, maybe ask the people to Bring a 12 pack of their choice to help out. When is the event? Maybe get one of these dzers to make you some home brew. Works out cheaper if you buy a load and tastes awesome.http://www.skydivethefarm.com 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? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites yardhippie 0 #18 November 16, 2005 QuoteQuoteEnough bottle to keep 25 skydivers occupied is going to be a lot of glass. You'd better order a dumpster! Horseshit! I bet you 5 cases will be MORE than enough to please 25 people at her house. The bottles go back into the box and out to the curb, whoopdie doo. yeah, 5 cases would probably do. I know we (at the DZ) can plow through 5 cases of beer like its just an appitizer, on an average night of 15-25 people. And that is a LOT of glass, at 120 bottles. I wonder if we should up the number on the song? 120 bottles of beer on the wall, 120 bottles of beer... But then again, were just a buch of alcoholics! Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lawrocket 3 #19 November 16, 2005 QuoteAND you will end up with a half full keg that you have to take back. Much like those 50 or 60 half full bottles of beer that you have to empty out after the party. Much like the broken beer bottle or two that always occurs. Much like finding something to do with all that cardboard afterwards. Or finding bottlecapsa month later. There ARE definite disadvantages to a keg. It's heavy when you get it (much like the 5 cases of bottled beer you can get). You also may need to drive upwards of 1/2 mile to the liquor store to return it the next day. You may have some beer left over in it (much like those half empty beer bottles that need to be individually drained before throwing them away). Another disadvatage is that if you get the keg right before the party, the first ten pours are gonna be pretty foamy because of all the sloshing. Those are points given. Look - I'm spoiled. I don't worry much about leftover beer, since my fridge keeps it cold until it's all used up. It's been awhile since I dealt with the hassle of normal kegging, because I never had the parties big enough to justfy a keg. But I also found that kegs are about as worry-free as you get. Another negative - lots of chicks like Corona, which doesn't come in kegs. It's all a matter of personal opinion. p.s. One other thing - there is no kegmeister with bottles. And kegmeister is a fun job, and can add some fun to a party if rules are set up for priorities. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ccowden 0 #20 November 16, 2005 Oh, and don't let these "people will drink the good stuff first and then you will be stuck with no variety" arguments sway you. With a keg you have ONE kind. Buy 3 kinds. Get 2 cases of Sam Adams, 2 cases of Corona, and 2 cases of Coors Light. You will have AMPLE beer for 25 people at your house, and those choices will work for everyone. They may not be everyone's favorites, but they are a good mix. Doesn't matter what your taste is, those will work. I drink Guinness, and I could deal with those at a party. Best part... NONE will go to waste. If you don't want it, send it home with people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Ashtanga 0 #21 November 16, 2005 If not just have lot's of food and make it BYOB. Different people like different kinds and it will save you money. People don't mind bringing a 6 pack for themselves. Or a 12 pack or a case. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tigra 0 #22 November 16, 2005 Note to self - BMOB if I go to LawRocket's house for a party! Coors Light??? From a keg? Are you freakin kidding me??? While I disagree, I can sort of see your point about a keg, sort of, but you totally lost me with the Coors Light! Maybe its an "age" thing, but I survived the college frat parties and I don't need to relive my youth that badly! Besides, if 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. (Its not like its something I do every weekend!) Does anyone really like Coors Light? "Is there any more Coors Light?" is not a question you will ever hear in my home! lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ccowden 0 #23 November 16, 2005 PS.... 6 cases is ALOT of beer for the average 25 person house party. Sure you will have the heavy drinkers, but you will also have the ones who drink one or two. It is simple math. Take a guess on how much the "average" person will drink at YOUR party. Not at the dz. 24 bottles in a case. Best part... The heavy drinkers won't give a crap if they have a lack of variety by the end of the night. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Spatula 0 #24 November 16, 2005 Could do what we do @ our DZ for boogies and random weekends...BEER TRUCK!!! $75 gets it there, plus what you use....choice of 4 beers.....all you have to do is change the key when empty...although this might be overkill for what your after...hehehe I'd go bottles...COSTCO is a great way to go.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Superman32 0 #25 November 16, 2005 Quotemy kids and parents will be there. That's even better. You'll have to sneak and hide the keg stands. It's sooo wrong, soooo dirty. Aren't you excited yet? Inveniam Viam aut Faciam I'm back biatches! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Andy_Copland 0 #15 November 16, 2005 Over here in the UK i live right near a US air force base so i get a texan friend of mine to get super cheap kegs, we had a blast and made a few americans sick after walking over them in a keg stand comp. GO UK GO UK (thank god we had a northern monkey in our team, he really made the differance )1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #16 November 16, 2005 QuoteEnough bottle to keep 25 skydivers occupied is going to be a lot of glass. You'd better order a dumpster! Horseshit! I bet you 5 cases will be MORE than enough to please 25 people at her house. The bottles go back into the box and out to the curb, whoopdie doo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #17 November 16, 2005 Had the same problem at the wedding. didn't know wether keg or bottle.. It may cost a little more but i would definately reccomend Bottles. Go to sams club much cheaper. I would buy Corona Bud light, miller light, etc etc Don't buy too much imported because all the cheapos will dive into that first even though they don't drink it normally Also, maybe ask the people to Bring a 12 pack of their choice to help out. When is the event? Maybe get one of these dzers to make you some home brew. Works out cheaper if you buy a load and tastes awesome.http://www.skydivethefarm.com 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? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #18 November 16, 2005 QuoteQuoteEnough bottle to keep 25 skydivers occupied is going to be a lot of glass. You'd better order a dumpster! Horseshit! I bet you 5 cases will be MORE than enough to please 25 people at her house. The bottles go back into the box and out to the curb, whoopdie doo. yeah, 5 cases would probably do. I know we (at the DZ) can plow through 5 cases of beer like its just an appitizer, on an average night of 15-25 people. And that is a LOT of glass, at 120 bottles. I wonder if we should up the number on the song? 120 bottles of beer on the wall, 120 bottles of beer... But then again, were just a buch of alcoholics! Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #19 November 16, 2005 QuoteAND you will end up with a half full keg that you have to take back. Much like those 50 or 60 half full bottles of beer that you have to empty out after the party. Much like the broken beer bottle or two that always occurs. Much like finding something to do with all that cardboard afterwards. Or finding bottlecapsa month later. There ARE definite disadvantages to a keg. It's heavy when you get it (much like the 5 cases of bottled beer you can get). You also may need to drive upwards of 1/2 mile to the liquor store to return it the next day. You may have some beer left over in it (much like those half empty beer bottles that need to be individually drained before throwing them away). Another disadvatage is that if you get the keg right before the party, the first ten pours are gonna be pretty foamy because of all the sloshing. Those are points given. Look - I'm spoiled. I don't worry much about leftover beer, since my fridge keeps it cold until it's all used up. It's been awhile since I dealt with the hassle of normal kegging, because I never had the parties big enough to justfy a keg. But I also found that kegs are about as worry-free as you get. Another negative - lots of chicks like Corona, which doesn't come in kegs. It's all a matter of personal opinion. p.s. One other thing - there is no kegmeister with bottles. And kegmeister is a fun job, and can add some fun to a party if rules are set up for priorities. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #20 November 16, 2005 Oh, and don't let these "people will drink the good stuff first and then you will be stuck with no variety" arguments sway you. With a keg you have ONE kind. Buy 3 kinds. Get 2 cases of Sam Adams, 2 cases of Corona, and 2 cases of Coors Light. You will have AMPLE beer for 25 people at your house, and those choices will work for everyone. They may not be everyone's favorites, but they are a good mix. Doesn't matter what your taste is, those will work. I drink Guinness, and I could deal with those at a party. Best part... NONE will go to waste. If you don't want it, send it home with people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashtanga 0 #21 November 16, 2005 If not just have lot's of food and make it BYOB. Different people like different kinds and it will save you money. People don't mind bringing a 6 pack for themselves. Or a 12 pack or a case. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #22 November 16, 2005 Note to self - BMOB if I go to LawRocket's house for a party! Coors Light??? From a keg? Are you freakin kidding me??? While I disagree, I can sort of see your point about a keg, sort of, but you totally lost me with the Coors Light! Maybe its an "age" thing, but I survived the college frat parties and I don't need to relive my youth that badly! Besides, if 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. (Its not like its something I do every weekend!) Does anyone really like Coors Light? "Is there any more Coors Light?" is not a question you will ever hear in my home! lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #23 November 16, 2005 PS.... 6 cases is ALOT of beer for the average 25 person house party. Sure you will have the heavy drinkers, but you will also have the ones who drink one or two. It is simple math. Take a guess on how much the "average" person will drink at YOUR party. Not at the dz. 24 bottles in a case. Best part... The heavy drinkers won't give a crap if they have a lack of variety by the end of the night. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spatula 0 #24 November 16, 2005 Could do what we do @ our DZ for boogies and random weekends...BEER TRUCK!!! $75 gets it there, plus what you use....choice of 4 beers.....all you have to do is change the key when empty...although this might be overkill for what your after...hehehe I'd go bottles...COSTCO is a great way to go.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman32 0 #25 November 16, 2005 Quotemy kids and parents will be there. That's even better. You'll have to sneak and hide the keg stands. It's sooo wrong, soooo dirty. Aren't you excited yet? Inveniam Viam aut Faciam I'm back biatches! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
