As a general rule of thumb, plan to serve one drink per guest per hour of reception. In other words, if you’re having a four-hour reception with 100 guests, provide 400 servings of alcohol. Full bars typically offer beer, wine, and liquor.
Q. What are the dimensions of a 1/6 keg?
Keg Sizes & Dimensions Quick Reference Chart
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| Cornelius Keg | Sixth Barrel Keg | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (gal / oz / L) | 5.0 gal 640 oz 18.93L | 5.16 gal 661 oz 19.55L |
| Height | 23″ | 23⅜” |
| Width (Diameter) | 9″ | 9¼” |
| Weight (Full) | 55 lbs | 58 lbs |
Q. How much does a sixth barrel keg cost?
For example, the most common half-barrel keg has equal beer as 165 of 12 ounces (0.35 l) bottles while a popular sixtel (sixth barrel) replaces only 55 bottles….
| Different beer keg sizes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | Average price |
| Sixth barrel | 5.2 gallons (20 l) | $70 to $120 |
| Cornelius keg | 5 gallons (18.9 l) | $70 to $100 |
Q. What alcohol should you buy for a wedding?
If you’re totally in the dark and want to offer hard alcohol, retailers such as Total Wine & More and BevMo! suggest 70-80% of wedding guests will drink beer and wine, while 20-30% will drink spirits.
Q. How do you buy alcohol in bulk for a wedding?
Look online or ask your wedding reception venue if they recommend any local alcohol distributors. Call the distributor and ask them about their prices. If there are multiple distributors in the area, compare their prices to find the best deal. Ask the distributors if they give discounts for bulk purchases.
Q. How much is a case of beer at Costco?
Kirkland Costco Beer A 24 variety pack of Kirkland Craft Beers costs $19.99, whereas a similar 12 pack at a traditional liquor store is $15.99 or $31.98 for a 24 pack. Whether these Kirkland products are good quality is subjective, but certainly worth a try!
Q. How do you order beer for a wedding?
You can also go by a 50-30-20 ratio: 50% wine, 30% liquor, and 20% beer. Then, factor in timing. So, if you have 100 guests (at 4-5 drinks per guest) and your reception is 4 hours long, buy 200 servings of wine, 80 servings of beer, and 60 servings of liquor.
