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Beer for 300
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Posted 10 October 2009 - 10:43 AM
I was asked to supply beer for some good friends wedding reception. All legalities are already figured out, good to go there. So, out of 300 people, how many of those will choose wine or mead instead of beer? How many of those wont drink any beer or not very much beer? And how many people will make up for the beer those are not drinking? In other words, how much beer do you think is needed?With that said, I'm thinking of no more than 3 different styles and kegging in 1/2 barrel Sanky's so serving equipment will be kept minimal. Probably just going to stay with 3 styles, 3 taps. Most likely suggest someone with pouring knowledge actually serve the patrons. Or should it be self serve? If self serving, i can get the carb level so inexperienced pourers will get a decent beer.And finally, what 3 styles would you go with? My NG Alt has already been asked for by the couple. So there is one. Thinking the other styles should be no more than 1.050 and quick conditioners for new to experimental craft beer drinkers. Thoughts please....
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Posted 10 October 2009 - 11:21 AM
Congrats Blktre on being the supplier of beer for a wedding. I had this honor back in June at a friend's wedding and I served 7 kegs to a crowd of around 175. Nothing ran out. If I were going to suggest a couple more beers I would do the play it safe route. How about a Kolsch, an lightly hopped Amber Ale or an Irish Red Ale as well. Just a couple of thoughts. When I did mine I had an Alt, Cal Common, Kolsch, German Hefe, Belgian IPA, Dry Stout and a Belgian Dubbel. Alt and Kolsch were my two fav for the event of mine. I wis you the best those are my suggests to you. The place where the reception was held provided servers so I just had to explain how to work them one time. I am not sure I like the self serve idea but thats just me. The less people involved with the serving the better I believe. Enjoy.
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Posted 10 October 2009 - 11:52 AM
Thanks NC. I appreciate your input....I'm not a stranger to brewing/serving for large crowds. Our annual fundraiser my wife and I started 5 yrs ago (Mugs for Juggs) brings in a couple hundred people. I used to supply all the beer for the event myself, but the last 2yrs Ive had my club, LBG, help me out. Which is a real relief for me. Mugs has always been a self serve party and really haven't had a serving problem as there is always a number of brewers hanging out at the taps. This way i can mingle and be a proper host. I could serve for the wedding if need be. The reason i want to keep the number of styles down to 3, maybe 4, is the work involved. I can do 20g plus batches and limiting the styles for this many people will simplify life for me. I already have a Strong Ale Festival in March, a wedding reception for 50 in April (Im getting help for this one), Pints for Pets in May to donate to (fundraiser for the local humane society), Mugs for Juggs in June, LBG Brewfest in Sept, and this wedding also in Sept. So my event calendar is already full for next year. Now you can see why im interested in limiting the styles for the wedding.Figuring how much to brew is a challenge with a new crowd. And 300 patrons is alot to try and figure for.
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Posted 10 October 2009 - 02:01 PM
Do you have any idea of the demographics of the crowd? How many of those 300 will be of drinking age?As a rough starting point, maybe 40% will drink one pint. 30% will drink two. 10% will drink 3-4? Does that sound reasonable?What I would say, is just to brew your three beers, and have the 15.5g of each. I think that would be enough. That is roughly 450 pints, right?If you know your demographics, that can help to give you a better idea of their drinking styles.
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Posted 10 October 2009 - 02:47 PM
will they be like this?
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Posted 10 October 2009 - 04:59 PM
I agree with a Kolsch, and maybe a Pale Ale for the more adventurous? If you really want to play it safe you could go with a Kolsch and an Am. Wheat, but I think that is a little too pedestrian. But it of course depends on the crowd. As for the amount to brew, you've got way more experience than me in that area. I'd hate to make a guess.Good thing you are married, buddy. I wouldn't want to be the one in charge of brewing for your wedding reception! I'd have to start a year in advance. Or build a commercial sized system. 
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Posted 10 October 2009 - 05:49 PM
I was qouted 300 people so im guessing 300 are of drinking age. Demographics is a partially unknown. I better get a firmer grasp of that.After further thought, 3-4 15.5g kegs seems pretty close.Do you have any idea of the demographics of the crowd? How many of those 300 will be of drinking age?What I would say, is just to brew your three beers, and have the 15.5g of each. I think that would be enough. That is roughly 450 pints, right?
Kolsch is a possibility. Seems like they may of mentioned AM. Wheat. I was drinking at the time. But Am. Wheats are so daym boring. I might screw it up....I agree with a Kolsch, and maybe a Pale Ale for the more adventurous? If you really want to play it safe you could go with a Kolsch and an Am. Wheat, but I think that is a little too pedestrian.Good thing you are married, buddy. I wouldn't want to be the one in charge of brewing for your wedding reception! I'd have to start a year in advance. Or build a commercial sized system.
Id make you start a year in advance Erik. I know you would do it for me!!
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