How much beer do I need for 150 guests?

You need 40 cases of beer for 150 guests at a super bowl party. This provides 827 total servings with a 15% buffer to ensure you don't run out.

How much beer per person for a super bowl party?

Plan for 5.5 servings of beer per person at a super bowl party. This accounts for the fact that not everyone drinks alcohol and consumption naturally slows as the event progresses.

How many servings are in a case of beer?

One case of beer contains 24 servings. For 150 guests, you'll need 40 cases to provide 827 total servings.

What percentage of guests will drink beer at a super bowl party?

At a super bowl party with 150 guests, approximately 105 guests (70%) will actively drink. Our formula accounts for this when calculating the 40 cases you need.

Should I buy extra beer as a buffer?

Yes! Our calculation of 40 cases already includes a 15% buffer (5 extra cases). This ensures you won't run out even if some guests drink more than average. It's always better to have leftovers than to run short.

How long will 40 cases of beer last for 150 guests?

40 cases of beer will last approximately 5 hours for 150 guests at a super bowl party. This calculation factors in the natural slowdown of consumption as the event progresses.

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How Much Beer for a 150 Guest Super Bowl Party?

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cases of beer

For a 150-guest super bowl party lasting 5 hours

15% buffer included

827

Total servings

5.5

Per person

Buffer cases

How We Calculated This

Our bartender-tested formula, step by step

Estimate actual drinkers

150 guests × 70% drinking rate

= 105 drinkers

At large events, about 70% of guests typically drink alcohol.

Calculate base consumption

105 drinkers × 1.5 drinks/hour × 5 hours

= 788 base drinks

Industry standard is 1.5 drinks per person per hour for a 5-hour event.

Apply consumption decay

Adjusted for drinking slowdown over time (decay factor: 3.75)

= 591 adjusted drinks

People drink faster in the first hour and slow down as the event progresses.

Apply super bowl party modifier

× 1.4 (+40% for beer)

= 827 beer servings needed

Super Bowl Partys typically consume 40% more beer than average.

Convert to cases

827 servings ÷ 24 servings per case

= 34.5 cases (raw)

Each case of beer provides 24 servings.

Add 15% buffer & round up

34.5 × 1.15 = 39.7, rounded up

= 40 cases

Always round up and add a buffer. Running out is worse than having leftovers!

* Why trust this formula?

Based on industry standards and refined by bartenders with 30+ years of experience. We factor in consumption decay (people drink less as events progress) and real-world drinking percentages.

📊 Quick Reference: Beer by Guest Count

Guests	Beer Needed	Total Servings
25 guests	7 cases	138 servings
50 guests	14 cases	276 servings
75 guests	20 cases	414 servings
100 guests	27 cases	551 servings
150 guests (you)	40 cases	827 servings
200 guests	54 cases	1103 servings

* All calculations include a 15% buffer. Amounts for super bowl party.

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Beer

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Ice (Keep those beers cold!)

480 lbs
Coolers (2 cases per cooler)

20 coolers
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Pro Tips for Your Super Bowl Party

Insider advice from experienced bartenders

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Stock beer by the quarter: Q1 (30%), Q2 (25%), Q3 (20%), Q4 (25%) of total consumption.

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ALWAYS have 15% extra beer cold and ready - overtime games increase consumption by 50%.

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Use halftime to restock ALL coolers - you have exactly 25 minutes.

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Heavy food like wings and nachos reduces alcohol consumption by 15%.

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Light beers disappear fastest - they're easier to drink during a 4-hour game.

🛒 Buying Guide

This is a beer event, period. Stock 70% light/domestic beers and 30% craft/premium options. Have coolers pre-staged in multiple locations so guests can grab drinks without blocking the TV. Buy ice in bulk - you'll need 3lbs per person for a Super Bowl party.

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