Alcohol beverage advice for grad party (1 Viewer)

[Dan Lambskin]

The wife has requested High Noon and Truly's. Those are purchased along with Miller Lite and Coors Light.

I would be a terribly disappointed guest if I arrived at a party and this was the extent of the choices

That is kind of why I asked the question, right? I got the staples. Now I am looking to expand.

You know your guests better than we do, but I wouldn’t go crazy for a grad party, especially with stuff you wouldn’t want to drink yourself that might get leftover

You’ve already got some seltzers and macro light beer

A few Michigan craft beers that have already been mentioned is probably enough

Maybe some assortment of wines or sangria

If you have guests that aren’t satisfied with that I’d point them to the closest beer store

 

[Dan Lambskin]

“Sorry Chad. We don’t have any Galloping Gopher Sunflower Rhubarb Ale right now ”

 

[playin4beer]

The wife has requested High Noon and Truly's. Those are purchased along with Miller Lite and Coors Light.

I would be a terribly disappointed guest if I arrived at a party and this was the extent of the choices

I'm assuming you'll have an assortment of liquor available for mixed drinks in addition to the beers? If not, then cosign with Moops.

It's hit or miss around here whether or not there's even alcohol at all at grad parties. Three of my four daughters had theirs at a church recreation center, so no booze at all.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

The wife has requested High Noon and Truly's. Those are purchased along with Miller Lite and Coors Light.

I would be a terribly disappointed guest if I arrived at a party and this was the extent of the choices

I'm assuming you'll have an assortment of liquor available for mixed drinks in addition to the beers? If not, then cosign with Moops.

It's hit or miss around here whether or not there's even alcohol at all at grad parties. Three of my four daughters had theirs at a church recreation center, so no booze at all.

In what might be an "only in Wisconsin" thing, we had a high school grad party for my son and two other boys at a local bar/restaurant where we rented out the back room for an afternoon/evening. Before it started, the hostess approached me and one other dad to ask how we wanted them to handle id-checking the kids. Wisconsin law allows underage children to drink in bars if their parents are present, something we've all experienced growing up and now again as parents. We were expecting to have lots of under 21 guests that day so told her not to serve the kids but it was kind of funny to us that she even asked.

 

[pollardsvision]

The wife has requested High Noon and Truly's. Those are purchased along with Miller Lite and Coors Light.

I would be a terribly disappointed guest if I arrived at a party and this was the extent of the choices

That is kind of why I asked the question, right? I got the staples. Now I am looking to expand.

You know your guests better than we do, but I wouldn’t go crazy for a grad party, especially with stuff you wouldn’t want to drink yourself that might get leftover

You’ve already got some seltzers and macro light beer

A few Michigan craft beers that have already been mentioned is probably enough

Maybe some assortment of wines or sangria

If you have guests that aren’t satisfied with that I’d point them to the closest beer store

The bolded is so true.

Do the best you can for the guests based on what you know they like, but never, ever go too heavy on anything you don't want to be drinking yourself for the next couple of weeks.

 

[pollardsvision]

The wife has requested High Noon and Truly's. Those are purchased along with Miller Lite and Coors Light.

I would be a terribly disappointed guest if I arrived at a party and this was the extent of the choices

I'm assuming you'll have an assortment of liquor available for mixed drinks in addition to the beers? If not, then cosign with Moops.

It's hit or miss around here whether or not there's even alcohol at all at grad parties. Three of my four daughters had theirs at a church recreation center, so no booze at all.

In what might be an "only in Wisconsin" thing, we had a high school grad party for my son and two other boys at a local bar/restaurant where we rented out the back room for an afternoon/evening. Before it started, the hostess approached me and one other dad to ask how we wanted them to handle id-checking the kids. Wisconsin law allows underage children to drink in bars if their parents are present, something we've all experienced growing up and now again as parents. We were expecting to have lots of under 21 guests that day so told her not to serve the kids but it was kind of funny to us that she even asked.

I've said it many times, but can never say it enough.

Wisconsin is the greatest state in this union, and it's not close.

 

[Don Quixote]

Is it a type of thing where guests may bring their own too? I.e., if I throw a party for some friends and tell them don’t need to bring anything, they’ll still bring over some beer or wine for a host gift and/or to add to the mix (and they leave behind at the end). And often find myself coming out about even with number of beers that I started the party with.

 

[bigbottom]

For en event like this where I’m not doing mixed drinks, I’d go with (1) a light beer; (2) a quality beer; (3) a seltzer of some kind; (4) a canned hard alcohol drink of some kind (e.g., High Noon, Cut); (5) and a few bottles of red and white wine. I’d also have assorted sodas and water on hand for the non-drinkers. If you’re funding the bar and that isn’t satisfactory for your guests, they can bring their own or get lost.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

I get all my beer advice from Frank Booth.

Blue Velvet Pabst Blue Ribbon

Heineken? **** THAT ****!

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[Major]

The wife has requested High Noon and Truly's. Those are purchased along with Miller Lite and Coors Light.

I would be a terribly disappointed guest if I arrived at a party and this was the extent of the choices

I'm assuming you'll have an assortment of liquor available for mixed drinks in addition to the beers? If not, then cosign with Moops.

It's hit or miss around here whether or not there's even alcohol at all at grad parties. Three of my four daughters had theirs at a church recreation center, so no booze at all.

In what might be an "only in Wisconsin" thing, we had a high school grad party for my son and two other boys at a local bar/restaurant where we rented out the back room for an afternoon/evening. Before it started, the hostess approached me and one other dad to ask how we wanted them to handle id-checking the kids. Wisconsin law allows underage children to drink in bars if their parents are present, something we've all experienced growing up and now again as parents. We were expecting to have lots of under 21 guests that day so told her not to serve the kids but it was kind of funny to us that she even asked.

I've said it many times, but can never say it enough.

Wisconsin is the greatest state in this union, and it's not close.

So a 12 year old can get hammered at a bar as long as his/her parents are there? Can the kids order the drinks or do the parents have to feed them? this is hilarious

 

[⚡DEADHEAD⚡]

The wife has requested High Noon and Truly's. Those are purchased along with Miller Lite and Coors Light.

I would be a terribly disappointed guest if I arrived at a party and this was the extent of the choices

I'm assuming you'll have an assortment of liquor available for mixed drinks in addition to the beers? If not, then cosign with Moops.

It's hit or miss around here whether or not there's even alcohol at all at grad parties. Three of my four daughters had theirs at a church recreation center, so no booze at all.

In what might be an "only in Wisconsin" thing, we had a high school grad party for my son and two other boys at a local bar/restaurant where we rented out the back room for an afternoon/evening. Before it started, the hostess approached me and one other dad to ask how we wanted them to handle id-checking the kids. Wisconsin law allows underage children to drink in bars if their parents are present, something we've all experienced growing up and now again as parents. We were expecting to have lots of under 21 guests that day so told her not to serve the kids but it was kind of funny to us that she even asked.

I remember this growing up. Figured it was a myth but seems it's true. A spouse of drinking age can cover for an underage partner too.

Wonder how often staff actually verifies that parent-child relationship. Gotta be less than 10% of the time. I'm not ever sure I carried my ID around regularly until after college.

 

[Kuz]

The wife has requested High Noon and Truly's. Those are purchased along with Miller Lite and Coors Light.

I would be a terribly disappointed guest if I arrived at a party and this was the extent of the choices

I'm assuming you'll have an assortment of liquor available for mixed drinks in addition to the beers? If not, then cosign with Moops.

It's hit or miss around here whether or not there's even alcohol at all at grad parties. Three of my four daughters had theirs at a church recreation center, so no booze at all.

That was us but we did a breakfast Grad party & just had basically juice/coffee & water. But I think people didn't mind having an early grad party since people usually have so many to go to. Worked out well for us

 

[CletiusMaximus]

The wife has requested High Noon and Truly's. Those are purchased along with Miller Lite and Coors Light.

I would be a terribly disappointed guest if I arrived at a party and this was the extent of the choices

I'm assuming you'll have an assortment of liquor available for mixed drinks in addition to the beers? If not, then cosign with Moops.

It's hit or miss around here whether or not there's even alcohol at all at grad parties. Three of my four daughters had theirs at a church recreation center, so no booze at all.

In what might be an "only in Wisconsin" thing, we had a high school grad party for my son and two other boys at a local bar/restaurant where we rented out the back room for an afternoon/evening. Before it started, the hostess approached me and one other dad to ask how we wanted them to handle id-checking the kids. Wisconsin law allows underage children to drink in bars if their parents are present, something we've all experienced growing up and now again as parents. We were expecting to have lots of under 21 guests that day so told her not to serve the kids but it was kind of funny to us that she even asked.

I remember this growing up. Figured it was a myth but seems it's true. A spouse of drinking age can cover for an underage partner too.

Wonder how often staff actually verifies that parent-child relationship. Gotta be less than 10% of the time. I'm not ever sure I carried my ID around regularly until after college.

Its up to each bar whether or not they choose to serve minors accompanied by their parents. My son (19) and I went out for fathers day this year as my wife and daughter were out of town. We had dinner and a few beers at our neighborhood bar where they know me. We then went to a second bar that wouldn't serve him. It was a great night for me as we had some great conversation on a level I've not had with him before.

The law is phrased in the negative. It prohibits serving minors but makes an exception if their parents are present, rather than affirmatively saying minors have the right to consume alcohol if their parents are present, essentially leaving it up to each bar owner.

125.07  Underage and intoxicated persons; presence on licensed premises; possession; penalties.
(1)  Alcohol beverages; restrictions relating to underage persons.
(a) Restrictions.
1. No person may procure for, sell, dispense or give away any alcohol beverages to any underage person not accompanied by his or her parent, guardian or spouse who has attained the legal drinking age.
2. No licensee or permittee may sell, vend, deal or traffic in alcohol beverages to or with any underage person not accompanied by his or her parent, guardian or spouse who has attained the legal drinking age.

 

[Ilov80s]

The wife has requested High Noon and Truly's. Those are purchased along with Miller Lite and Coors Light.

I would be a terribly disappointed guest if I arrived at a party and this was the extent of the choices

That is kind of why I asked the question, right? I got the staples. Now I am looking to expand.

You know your guests better than we do, but I wouldn’t go crazy for a grad party, especially with stuff you wouldn’t want to drink yourself that might get leftover

You’ve already got some seltzers and macro light beer

A few Michigan craft beers that have already been mentioned is probably enough

Maybe some assortment of wines or sangria

If you have guests that aren’t satisfied with that I’d point them to the closest beer store

Agree though it’s also a bit about knowing your crowd. We’ve got a bunch of Mexican family members who pretty much only drink Dos Equis or Tecate. So we always make sure to have that for them. My wife’s grandma only likes one particular kind of sweet wine so we always had that for her. But just a general crowd, that assortment of beers and seltzers is very generous.

 

[Cowboysfan8]

“Sorry Chad. We don’t have any Galloping Gopher Sunflower Rhubarb Ale right now ”

 

[Ministry of Pain]

It being Michigan, I say some Oberon and All Day IPA you should be golden. Want to be real fancy get some M43.

Payne lives in Michigan? I was gonna see if he wanted me to send a few his way but he lives in Michigan, all you gotta do is go to a craft beer spot and you are set
I would actually just go to the breweries and buy direct

Michigan is notorious for some really good beers and a lot of us in farther reaches of the country can't even hardly get much from up there.
We get Founders, I prefer their specialties like Breakfast Stout and all their variations on stouts and porters but they are pretty heavy

 

[Ilov80s]

It being Michigan, I say some Oberon and All Day IPA you should be golden. Want to be real fancy get some M43.

Payne lives in Michigan? I was gonna see if he wanted me to send a few his way but he lives in Michigan, all you gotta do is go to a craft beer spot and you are set
I would actually just go to the breweries and buy direct

Michigan is notorious for some really good beers and a lot of us in farther reaches of the country can't even hardly get much from up there.
We get Founders, I prefer their specialties like Breakfast Stout and all their variations on stouts and porters but they are pretty heavy

Yeah he’s in SE Michigan. No shortage of great beers here. I agree with you on Founders darker beers being better but that’s not really the right drink for knocking back a couple with family/friends on an 85 degree sunny day.

 

[ChiefD]

Miller Lite and Coors Light are kind of redundant, unless you know you have some people who won't drink one but will the other.

You're in MI? Replace the Lite with Bell's Two Hearted and it won't really matter what else you grab. You'll be set imo.

This is great advice, maybe a Bell's variety pack if you are worried about having too many Two Hearted leftovers.

In no world is leftover beer for the homeowner a bad thing.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Miller Lite and Coors Light are kind of redundant, unless you know you have some people who won't drink one but will the other.

You're in MI? Replace the Lite with Bell's Two Hearted and it won't really matter what else you grab. You'll be set imo.

This is great advice, maybe a Bell's variety pack if you are worried about having too many Two Hearted leftovers.

In no world is leftover beer for the homeowner a bad thing.

Tell that to the 4 pack of Cutwater Margaritas still sitting in my fridge since April

Not beer but still the same point. I have a few random beers in there as well that I have no desire to drink

To be fair my alcohol consumption is probably 50% seltzers, 40% liquor/cocktails and 10% beer these days, maybe even less. Wine would be negligible

 

[BeTheMatch]

I am not much of a drinker and when I do drink it's usually a mixed drink. Never beer.
We are throwing a grad party in two weeks and I am looking for some advice.

The wife has requested High Noon and Truly's. Those are purchased along with Miller Lite and Coors Light.

I feel I need more. Perhaps a summer ale? Corona? Summer Shandy? Oberon?
What's a good, third summer option?

Appreciate it.

Carbliss

 

[Quint]

pick up some Prosecco from Trader Joe's: you can find a decent bottle under $10 and it's a sparkling wine so it can be another option instead of Truly/High Noon. Plus, it's got a cork and "popping" one for a celebration does seem to fit the vibes.