How much wine do I need for 20 guests?

You need 11 bottles of wine for 20 guests at a super bowl party. This provides 45 total servings with a 15% buffer to ensure you don't run out.

How much wine per person for a super bowl party?

Plan for 2.3 servings of wine 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 bottle of wine?

One bottle of wine contains 5 servings. For 20 guests, you'll need 11 bottles to provide 45 total servings.

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

At a super bowl party with 20 guests, approximately 16 guests (80%) will actively drink. Our formula accounts for this when calculating the 11 bottles you need.

Should I buy extra wine as a buffer?

Yes! Our calculation of 11 bottles already includes a 15% buffer (2 extra bottles). 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 11 bottles of wine last for 20 guests?

11 bottles of wine will last approximately 5 hours for 20 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 Wine for a 20 Guest Super Bowl Party?

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bottles of wine

For a 20-guest super bowl party lasting 5 hours

15% buffer included

Total servings

2.3

Per person

Buffer bottles

How We Calculated This

Our bartender-tested formula, step by step

Estimate actual drinkers

20 guests × 80% drinking rate

= 16 drinkers

At small events, about 80% of guests typically drink alcohol.

Calculate base consumption

16 drinkers × 1.5 drinks/hour × 5 hours

= 120 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)

= 90 adjusted drinks

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

Apply super bowl party modifier

× 0.5 (-50% for wine)

= 45 wine servings needed

Super Bowl Partys typically consume 50% less wine than average.

Convert to bottles

45 servings ÷ 5 servings per bottle

= 9 bottles (raw)

Each bottle of wine provides 5 servings.

Add 15% buffer & round up

9 × 1.15 = 10.3, rounded up

= 11 bottles

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: Wine by Guest Count

Guests	Wine Needed	Total Servings
25 guests	14 bottles	56 servings
50 guests	28 bottles	113 servings
75 guests	42 bottles	169 servings
100 guests	55 bottles	225 servings
150 guests	83 bottles	338 servings
200 guests	110 bottles	450 servings

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

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Wine opener/corkscrew (Have a backup!)

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Wine glasses (or plastic) (2 per drinker for variety)

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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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