How much beer do I need for 50 guests?

You need 15 cases of beer for 50 guests at a super bowl party. This provides 295 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 5.9 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 50 guests, you'll need 15 cases to provide 295 total servings.

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

At a super bowl party with 50 guests, approximately 38 guests (76%) will actively drink. Our formula accounts for this when calculating the 15 cases you need.

Should I buy extra beer as a buffer?

Yes! Our calculation of 15 cases already includes a 15% buffer (2 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 15 cases of beer last for 50 guests?

15 cases of beer will last approximately 5 hours for 50 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 50 Guest Super Bowl Party?

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cases of beer

For a 50-guest super bowl party lasting 5 hours

15% buffer included

295

Total servings

5.9

Per person

Buffer cases

How We Calculated This

Our bartender-tested formula, step by step

Estimate actual drinkers

50 guests × 75% drinking rate

= 38 drinkers

At medium events, about 75% of guests typically drink alcohol.

Calculate base consumption

38 drinkers × 1.5 drinks/hour × 5 hours

= 285 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)

= 214 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)

= 295 beer servings needed

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

Convert to cases

295 servings ÷ 24 servings per case

= 12.3 cases (raw)

Each case of beer provides 24 servings.

Add 15% buffer & round up

12.3 × 1.15 = 14.1, rounded up

= 15 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	8 cases	148 servings
50 guests (you)	15 cases	295 servings
75 guests	23 cases	443 servings
100 guests	30 cases	590 servings
150 guests	45 cases	885 servings
200 guests	60 cases	1180 servings

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

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Beer

The main event

cases

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Ice (Keep those beers cold!)

180 lbs
Coolers (2 cases per cooler)

8 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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