How much beer do I need for 15 guests?

You need 5 cases of beer for 15 guests at a super bowl party. This provides 95 total servings with a 15% buffer to ensure you don't run out.

How much beer per person for a super bowl party?

Plan for 6.3 servings of beer 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 case of beer?

One case of beer contains 24 servings. For 15 guests, you'll need 5 cases to provide 95 total servings.

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

At a super bowl party with 15 guests, approximately 12 guests (80%) will actively drink. Our formula accounts for this when calculating the 5 cases you need.

Should I buy extra beer as a buffer?

Yes! Our calculation of 5 cases already includes a 15% buffer (1 extra cases). 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 5 cases of beer last for 15 guests?

5 cases of beer will last approximately 5 hours for 15 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 Beer for a 15 Guest Super Bowl Party?

You will need approx.

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cases of beer

For a 15-guest super bowl party lasting 5 hours

info 15% buffer included

Total servings

6.3

Per person

Buffer cases

How We Calculated This

Our bartender-tested formula, step by step

Estimate actual drinkers

15 guests × 80% drinking rate

= 12 drinkers

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

Calculate base consumption

12 drinkers × 1.5 drinks/hour × 5 hours

= 90 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)

= 68 adjusted drinks

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

Apply super bowl party modifier

× 1.4 (+40% for beer)

= 95 beer servings needed

Super Bowl Partys typically consume 40% more beer than average.

Convert to cases

95 servings ÷ 24 servings per case

= 4 cases (raw)

Each case of beer provides 24 servings.

Add 15% buffer & round up

4 × 1.15 = 4.6, rounded up

= 5 cases

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: Beer by Guest Count

Guests	Beer Needed	Total Servings
25 guests	9 cases	158 servings
50 guests	17 cases	317 servings
75 guests	25 cases	475 servings
100 guests	34 cases	633 servings
150 guests	50 cases	950 servings
200 guests	67 cases	1267 servings

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

The Essentials

🍺 5 cases Beer

60 lbs Ice (Keep those beers cold!)

3 coolers Coolers (2 cases per cooler) Buy

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The Host's Secret

Editorial Curation

ATMOSPHERE

"Stock beer by the quarter: Q1 (30%), Q2 (25%), Q3 (20%), Q4 (25%) of total consumption."

Pro Tip #1

PREPARATION

"ALWAYS have 15% extra beer cold and ready - overtime games increase consumption by 50%."

Pro Tip #2

TIMING

"Use halftime to restock ALL coolers - you have exactly 25 minutes."

Pro Tip #3

SERVICE

"Heavy food like wings and nachos reduces alcohol consumption by 15%."

Pro Tip #4

PRESENTATION

"Light beers disappear fastest - they're easier to drink during a 4-hour game."

Pro Tip #5

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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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