Pick a day and time.
Be sure to leave enough time for you to plan,
cook and/or order everything you'll need.
Write out a guest list.
Keep in mind that people may bring dates.
Send invitations.
Make sure to include directions, or even a map,
to your house. Don't forget to include your
phone number and let people know where they
should park.
Plan ahead what music you
want to play. Either set aside some CDs
that you know you'll want to hear, or if you're
feeling ambitious, make a few mix CDs so you
don't have to tend to the CD player all night.
If you want to keep the music more spontaneous,
invite a willing guest to be the DJ for a while.
A few days before your
party, clean out your refrigerator and throw
away items that you don't need. This will
create a lot of space for dips, salads, other
food items and beverages.
On the day of the party,
allow time to pick up last minute items like...
...more ice.
Party Menu
Once the basics have been
decided, it's time to plan the menu. Decide
what you want to serve and make a grocery list.
Check out these recipes
for some great ideas on what to serve. Budweiser®
sauces are also available to add flavor to
anything grilled.
Beer complements food so be sure to maximize
your party goers experience by serving *beer
that complements the food being served.
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Party Tips
Don't forget the glassware!
Serving beer in the proper glass can enhance a guest's
experience. Make sure your glassware is "Beer
Clean." When serving beer, it's important to have
glasses that are "beer clean," that is, free
from any residue that will affect the beer's flavor or
appearance. For this level of glassware purity, an
automatic dishwasher is ideal. Be careful to wash your
glassware separately from other dishes, and use a
sanitizing detergent so that all you taste is the
fresh and flavorful Budweiser.
Always use metal, tin, glass, plastic or aluminum
serving trays at your party. Never use paper plates,
as they will hold very little and will warp, sending
all of the hors d'oeuvres into a pile in the middle.
Doilies dress up any tray, plain or fancy. Small
bunches of fresh cut flowers can really dress up the
tray.
Have you ever thrown a party, and afterwards
realized you were too stressed to enjoy yourself?
Here are several tips on how to enjoy your party as
much as your guests:
Be sure to leave enough time for you to plan,
cook and/or order everything you'll need.
Keep in mind that people may bring dates.
Make sure to include directions, or even a
map, to your house. Don't forget to include your
phone number and let people know where they
should park.
Squirrel away a cold frosty glass of
Budweiser® or a piece of dessert so you can
celebrate the successful party after your guests
have gone home.
Draught Tips/How to Tap a Keg
Draught Tips
An unsecured keg of beer can destroy the
trunk of your car. Secure the keg from
rolling around. At 161 lbs., a half barrel
shouldn't be taken lightly.
It's okay to roll your keg for easier
transportation. The beer won't be affected
(and it's a lot easier on your back).
Since the beer is drawn through the bottom
of the keg, it is not necessary to put ice
on the top of the keg.
It is possible to over-pump a keg. Too
much air in the keg will result in overly
foamy beer.
Beer also foams more when it comes into
contact with a warm surface, which is why
it's important to keep the picnic pump cold
before tapping the barrel.
If your keg does get warm (not
recommended), it is possible to chill it
completely in just 30 minutes. First, place
the barrel in your tub, surrounded by three
bags of ice. Then, add water to the ice so
that the surface of the keg is submerged as
much as possible. In one half hour, your
beer will be ready to serve and enjoy.
Once the keg is tapped and air is pumped
in, the beer is good for approximately 24
hours before the C02 escapes and renders the
beer flat.
