How much beer do I need for 200 guests?

You need 50 cases of beer for 200 guests at a super bowl party. This provides 1024 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 5.1 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 200 guests, you'll need 50 cases to provide 1024 total servings.

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

At a super bowl party with 200 guests, approximately 130 guests (65%) will actively drink. Our formula accounts for this when calculating the 50 cases you need.

Should I buy extra beer as a buffer?

Yes! Our calculation of 50 cases already includes a 15% buffer (7 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 50 cases of beer last for 200 guests?

50 cases of beer will last approximately 5 hours for 200 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 200 Guest Super Bowl Party?

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cases of beer

For a 200-guest super bowl party lasting 5 hours

15% buffer included

1024

Total servings

5.1

Per person

Buffer cases

How We Calculated This

Our bartender-tested formula, step by step

Estimate actual drinkers

200 guests × 65% drinking rate

= 130 drinkers

At xlarge events, about 65% of guests typically drink alcohol.

Calculate base consumption

130 drinkers × 1.5 drinks/hour × 5 hours

= 975 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)

= 731 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)

= 1024 beer servings needed

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

Convert to cases

1024 servings ÷ 24 servings per case

= 42.7 cases (raw)

Each case of beer provides 24 servings.

Add 15% buffer & round up

42.7 × 1.15 = 49.1, rounded up

= 50 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	128 servings
50 guests	13 cases	256 servings
75 guests	19 cases	384 servings
100 guests	25 cases	512 servings
150 guests	38 cases	768 servings
200 guests (you)	50 cases	1024 servings

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

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Beer

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cases

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Ice (Keep those beers cold!)

600 lbs
Coolers (2 cases per cooler)

25 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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