What to Buy for a Beer Trip

A beer trip needs more than beer glasses and a cooler. Pack water, food, route materials and safety equipment so the group can move between breweries without delays. This shopping list covers the practical supplies for tasting visits, transport and a full day out, including items people often remember only after leaving. Check dietary requirements and the weather before shopping, then portion snacks and lunch packs the day before.

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What to bring

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

Travel supplies

Coolersqty 3
Ice packsqty 12
Daypacksqty 3
Route mapsqty 30
Printed ticketsqty 30
Participant listsqty 3
Pen setsqty 3
Power banksqty 4
Charging cablesqty 6
Umbrellasqty 4

Tableware

Reusable tasting glassesqty 30
Reusable drinking cupsqty 30
Platesqty 30
Cutlery setsqty 30
Napkin holdersqty 3

Catering

Reusable water bottlesqty 30
Thermos flasksqty 3
Snack traysqty 6
Lunch boxesqty 30
Bottle openersqty 6
Corksqty 2
Groceries
- Still mineral water - 48 bottles
- Sparkling mineral water - 24 bottles
- Non-alcoholic beer - 24 bottles
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Orange juice - 6 liters
- Apple juice - 4 liter
- Iced tea - 6 liters
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 1 box
- Sugar - 1 pack
- Milk - 4 liters
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Wholemeal bread - 6 loaves
- White rolls - 30 pieces
- Mini wraps - 30 pieces
- Young cheese - 2 kilograms
- Aged cheese - 1 kilogram
- Back ham - 1 kilogram
- Chicken breast slices - 1 kilogram
- Hummus - 1 kilogram
- Egg - 24 pieces
- Lettuce - 6 heads
- Cucumbers - 6 pieces
- Tomatoes - 2 kilograms
- Bell peppers - 12 pieces
- Bananas - 30 pieces
- Apples - 30 pieces
- Grapes - 3 kilograms
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Pretzel sticks - 6 bags
- Salted peanuts - 4 bags
- Cocktail nuts - 4 bags
- Rice cakes - 4 packs
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Herb butter - 6 tubs
- Lemons - 12 pieces
- Ice cubes - 10 kilograms
- Coffee cups - 50 pieces
- Stir sticks - 50 pieces
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Napkins - 100 pieces
- Hand soap - 2 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 3 bottles
- Garbage bags - 30 pieces
- Freezer bags - 2 boxes
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Toilet paper - 12 rolls
- Wet wipes - 6 packs

Communication

Walkie-talkiesqty 4
Name stickersqty 30
Wristbandsqty 30

Safety

Reflective vestsqty 4
Flashlightsqty 4
Rain ponchosqty 30

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 3
Hand sanitizer holdersqty 3
Washing-up tubsqty 2
Microfiber clothsqty 6
Litter pickersqty 2

Tips

Plan at least one reusable water bottle per person and fill the coolers before departure. Add ice packs so drinks and food stay cold during transfers between breweries.
Pack two to three snack portions per person for the first few hours, plus one lunch box per attendee. Prepare separate options for every dietary requirement collected during registration.
Bring one reusable tasting glass per person, and add a few spare glasses for breakage or late arrivals. Pack reusable drinking cups as well if water and non-beer drinks will be served on the route.
Print the route maps, participant list and tickets at least one day before the trip. Keep one complete paper set with the organiser instead of relying only on phones or mobile reception.
Check the forecast the evening before and pack umbrellas or rain ponchos for everyone who needs them. Charge power banks and walkie-talkies overnight, and place flashlights and reflective vests where the organiser can reach them quickly.

Frequently asked questions

What food should I buy for a beer trip?: Buy snacks for two to three portions per person during the first part of the day, plus one lunch box per attendee. Include filling, easy-to-carry food and separate options for recorded dietary requirements.
How much water do I need for a beer trip?: Plan at least one full reusable water bottle per person, with extra water available in coolers or thermos flasks. Refill bottles at every suitable stop rather than waiting until the next brewery.
When should I prepare the beer trip shopping?: Buy shelf-stable snacks, tableware and printed materials at least one day ahead. Chill drinks, fill coolers and assemble lunch packs on the morning of the trip, before participants arrive.
What should I pack for bad weather on a beer trip?: Pack one umbrella or rain poncho per person who may need one, and check the forecast the evening before departure. Keep reflective vests and flashlights with the organiser for poor visibility or a late return.

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