High Beer Shopping List

A high beer needs more than a selection of bottles. You also need enough tasting glasses, water, snacks, serving dishes and cooling space for each round. Plan on one sample glass per guest, plus water glasses, and allow roughly two to three beers per person for a three- to four-hour tasting. Buy fresh snacks close to the event, chill the beers in batches, and keep a few unopened bottles aside in case guests want another round.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 6
Chairsqty 32
Buffet tablesqty 2

Tableware

Sample glassesqty 180
Water glassesqty 36
Platesqty 40
Small platesqty 60
Cutlery setsqty 40
Serving boardsqty 8
Small bowlsqty 12
Water jugsqty 6

Equipment

Coolersqty 4
Refrigerator thermometerqty 2
Bottle openersqty 6
Wine coolersqty 6
Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef's knifeqty 4
Hot traysqty 3
Kettle
Coffee maker
Bluetooth speaker
Extension cordsqty 3
Power stripsqty 3

Kitchen

Serving tongsqty 8
Serving spoonsqty 4
Measuring cupsqty 2
Aluminum foilqty 2

Decorations

Tableclothsqty 6
Menu boardsqty 6
Beer style cardsqty 6
String lightsqty 4
Table décorqty 6

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 4
Washing-up tubsqty 2
Cleaning glovesqty 4
Trash bag holdersqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Beer 33 cl - 15 bottles
- White beer 33 cl - 15 bottles
- IPA 33 cl - 15 bottles
- Tripel 33 cl - 15 bottles
- Double 33 cl - 15 bottles
- Dark beer 33 cl - 15 bottles
- Alcohol-free beer 33 cl - 12 bottles
- Cola - 4 bottles
- Cola Zero - 4 bottles
- Tonic - 2 bottles
- Ginger ale - 2 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 36 bottles
- Sparkling water - 12 bottles
- Lemons - 12 pieces
- Limes - 8 pieces
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 1 box
- Sugar - 1 pack
- Milk - 4 liters
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Aged cheese - 1.5 kilograms
- Brie - 1 kilogram
- Goat cheese - 750 grams
- Blue cheese - 500 grams
- Dried sausage - 1 kilogram
- Smoked ham - 750 grams
- Vegetarian spreads - 6 tubs
- Hummus - 1 kilogram
- Baguettes - 10 pieces
- Whole grain crackers - 6 packs
- Beer bread - 4 pieces
- Unsalted nuts - 1 kilogram
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Green olives - 4 jars
- Sun-dried tomatoes - 3 jars
- Pickles - 3 jars
- Grapes - 3 kilograms
- Apples - 3 kilograms
- Pears - 2 kilograms
- Chocolate - 1.5 kilograms
- Brownies - 40 pieces
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Mayonnaise - 2 jars
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Butter - 500 grams
- Salt - 1 pack
- Black pepper - 1 canister
- Paprika powder - 1 can
- Garlic - 3 bulbs
- Cocktail sticks - 2 boxes
- Ice cubes - 10 kilograms
- Paper napkins - 200 pieces
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 40 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Glass cleaner - 1 bottle
- Sponges - 6 pieces
- Microfiber cloths - 8 pieces

Paper goods

Sample cardsqty 40
Pensqty 40
Name stickersqty 40
Trash can labelsqty 4

Tips

Plan 4 to 6 tasting beers per person, using small pours of about 100 to 150 ml per beer. For a longer tasting, add water and food rather than simply increasing the pour size.
Buy at least 1 tasting glass and 1 water glass per guest, plus 10% extra. Glasses are often forgotten when the beer and snacks are ordered first.
Allow 2 to 3 beers per guest for the first three to four hours, depending on pour size and whether guests will drink full servings after tasting. Keep the beer chilled in coolers or a refrigerator.
Provide about 150 to 250 g of snacks per person, combining cold, fresh and hot options. Check dietary requirements before shopping so vegetarian or allergy-safe portions are not left until the last minute.
Prepare one serving board or small plate per snack round and place bottle openers, napkins, cutlery, bowls and serving utensils on the table before guests arrive. Chill drinks at least 4 hours ahead when possible.

Frequently asked questions

How much beer do I need for a high beer?: For a three- to four-hour high beer, plan on 2 to 3 beers per guest in total. If you serve 4 to 6 tasting beers, keep each tasting pour to about 100 to 150 ml and adjust the remaining quantity to your group’s drinking pace.
How many tasting glasses do I need per person?: Plan on 1 tasting glass per guest for a guided tasting, plus 10% extra for breakage or late arrivals. For 20 guests, that means 22 glasses; add separate water glasses for everyone.
How many snacks should I buy for a high beer?: Allow approximately 150 to 250 g of snacks per person, spread across several tasting rounds. Buy fresh fruit and vegetables no more than 1 to 2 days before the event, and prepare hot snacks close to serving time.
When should I chill the beer for a high beer?: Start chilling the beer at least 4 hours before guests arrive, and earlier if you have limited refrigerator space. Sort bottles by tasting round once they are cold, while keeping a few unopened beers in reserve.

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