Wine tasting parties are fairly popular. Wine is a popular drink but not necessarily for everyone. There are a lot of people out there who prefer beer to wine and this is where beer tasting parties will prove an outstanding success. If you are planning on hosting this type of event, here are some handy tips:
Choose a theme
All parties, no matter how big or small, are so much more fun if you have a theme. Choosing a theme also helps in terms of beer selection. For example, you could have a party that celebrates beers from a particular country or you could Have an “Around the World” theme where you let your guests try beers and ales from the four corners of the globe. If you host regular beer tasting parties, you should choose a different theme for each one.
Choose the right foods
You can’t serve beer without serving something to eat. Popular snacks include chips, nuts, pretzels, and a variety of dips. If you have chosen a particular theme, you could serve foods and snacks that will suit that theme. For example, a German theme would be perfectly complimented by the addition of popular German dishes like rouladen, eintopf, sauerbraten, or wurst. American beer tasting parties can be really fun if you think about all the colourful décor and foods like burgers, buffalo wings, and curly fries.
Setting up
The most important part about serving beer is that it must be properly chilled. Warm beer is by no means appealing or refreshing. Keep your beer in the fridge and, if you don’t have enough space, you will need to prepare ice baths. Make sure that your guests understand that this is a beer tasting which means that they are encouraged to try all the beers available rather than sticking to one type of beer. It’s about expanding their beer knowledge and broadening their tastes. If you are planning on pairing particular foods with certain beers, you should set up separate displays of food and the appropriate beer. Inform your guests of your pairing suggestions so that they can get the most out of the evening.
Most important of all, don’t forget to have fun! Play the part of a jovial host and set the mood with some appropriate music too.