Beer Quiz Shopping List

A beer quiz needs more than beer and questions. You’ll need tasting glasses, drinking glasses, ice, snacks, scoring materials and the equipment to show each round clearly. Plan quantities around your guest count and team size: provide one answer form and pen per team for each round, plus spare copies. Buy or collect non-food supplies early, then chill drinks and prepare snacks on the day so the quiz can start on time.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Tablesqty 6
Chairsqty 50
Tall cocktail tablesqty 2

Tableware

Beer tasting glassesqty 60
Drinking glassesqty 60
Platesqty 60
Small bowlsqty 12
Serving traysqty 6

Kitchen

Bottle openersqty 6
Knivesqty 6
Cutting boardsqty 3
Coolersqty 4
Ice containersqty 4

Equipment

Laptop
Projector
Projection screen
Portable speaker
HDMI cableqty 2
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 3

Quiz materials

Answer formsqty 100
Quiz questionsqty 60
Pensqty 60
Scoreboard
Round cardsqty 6
Team badgesqty 12
Reply foldersqty 12

Decorations

Tableclothsqty 6
Table numbersqty 12
Welcome sign
Directional signsqty 6

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 4
Broomqty 2
Dustpan and brushqty 2
Mopqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Pilsner beer - 10 bottles
- IPA beer - 10 bottles
- Blond beer - 10 bottles
- Double beer - 10 bottles
- Wheat beer - 10 bottles
- Tripel beer - 10 bottles
- Alcohol-free beer - 12 bottles
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Tonic - 3 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 24 bottles
- Sparkling water - 12 bottles
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Milk - 5 liters
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Lemon - 6 pieces
- Ice cubes - 15 kilos
- Aged cheese - 2 kilo
- Young cheese - 2 kilos
- Liver sausage - 1 kilo
- Dry sausage - 1 kilo
- Baguettes - 8 pieces
- Snacks - 2 kilos
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Snack mix - 2 kilos
- Salty pretzels - 4 bags
- Olives - 4 jars
- Pickles - 3 jars
- Hummus - 1 kilo
- Garlic sauce - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Mayonnaise - 2 jars
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Napkins - 6 packs
- Paper towels - 4 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 6 pieces
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Coffee cups - 60 pieces

Tips

Plan one tasting glass per participant for each tasting flight, or at least one clean glass per team if teams share pours. Add 10% extra glasses for breakages and replacements.
Allow two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then adjust for the planned quiz length. Buy ice on the day or keep enough cooler space to chill the full first round before guests arrive.
Prepare one answer form and one pen per team for every round, with at least 10% spare copies. Keep questions, answer forms, round cards and reply folders together so nothing is missing when a round starts.
Set up one table and enough chairs for each team, then add a separate scoring or serving table. Put table numbers and team badges out before registration so teams can find their places without delays.
Check the laptop, projector, screen, speaker, HDMI cable, extension cords and power strips at least one day ahead. Bring a backup copy of the quiz files and test the presentation in the venue before guests arrive.

Frequently asked questions

How many beer glasses do I need for a beer quiz?: For a tasting round, plan one tasting glass per participant for each flight, or one clean glass per team when teams share samples. Add about 10% extra glasses so one breakage or misplaced glass does not interrupt the quiz.
How much beer should I buy for a beer quiz?: For the first hour, allow two to three drinks per person, including tasting pours and regular drinks. For a two-hour quiz, start with that first-hour amount and add roughly one drink per person for the second hour, while also providing water.
How many answer sheets and pens are needed for a beer quiz?: Prepare one answer form and one pen per team for every quiz round. Print at least 10% extra forms and bring spare pens, especially if registration numbers may change before the event.
When should I buy ice and chill the beer for a quiz?: Buy ice on the event day when possible and start chilling drinks at least four hours before guests arrive. If the venue has limited refrigeration, use coolers and ice containers and chill the first round before setup begins.

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