How to Have a Perfect Get-Together with Your Best Buds and Beer
We all know that one of the best ways to unwind after a long week is to get together with your closest friends and enjoy some tasty beverages. But, how do you throw the perfect get-together with brewed beverages? Here are some tips to make sure your next beer shindig is one for the books!
Invite Wisely
It’s important to choose who you invite carefully. You want to make sure it’s a good mix of people who will get along, so be choosy about who gets an invitation. Think about including different groups of friends in the mix, such as those from work, church, or other social activities.
Have Appropriate Snacks and Drinks
Nothing pairs better with great conversation than amazing snacks! Choose dishes that complement your beer selection – think pretzels, salty nuts and olives, cheese, fresh fruit – anything that goes great with beer can be made into an awesome snack platter. As for drinks besides beers, consider providing soft drinks for non-drinkers or those who prefer not to imbibe. Also remember to provide plenty of ice for everyone’s drinks!
Games
Games are always a great way to break the ice at any gathering. If you have some outdoor space available, beanbags or ladder ball can be fun additions. For those stuck indoors due to bad weather, card games are usually an easy option that most guests could join in on without too much effort or explanation. Another great game idea is setting up a trivia night by using either cards or digital devices (such as cell phones). Trivia nights can be customized based on all kinds of topics that everyone could pick up quickly: sports teams; famous celebrities; popular music groups; etc…
Music
No party would be complete without music in the background! Create a playlist ahead of time with some classic singalong tunes that everyone can join in on while they’re eating their snacks and drinking their brews. If there’s enough advanced notice before your party date, you can also encourage guests to submit their favorite songs they want included by writing them down on paper invitations or sending out an email blast if you have an electronic guest list.
Following these tips will help ensure that your next beer shindig will run smoothly and be remembered fondly by all involved! Cheers!