<p>My step-D’s wedding is in a month and because the reception venue does not have a liquor license, H and I had to get one and will have to purchase the liquor. Our wedding planner has given us a list of what to get and it, of course, includes beer.</p>
<p>Neither H nor I are beer drinkers and I’m wondering what kind(s) of beer to purchase. Thoughts??? Thanks!!!</p>
<p>I’d get a local micro brew. Where is the wedding?</p>
<p>Heineken, and Michelob or Bud Light. Sam Adams.</p>
<p>Micro brew is a good idea! The wedding is in Chapel Hill. </p>
<p>I’d definitely go with the local microbrews as well.</p>
<p>I’d get a nice local microbrew and then some icky lite beer in a national brand, because some people really will prefer that.</p>
<p>Microbrews sound so romantic! But a lot of them taste terrible. Really terrible. Or really odd flavors that need to be cultivated to enjoy. So unless you have a GREAT local brew that a lot of people already like–go national. There is a reason they are national. Don’t turn your wedding into a “tasting party” unless you already know it’s a good choice.</p>
<p>The race to the bottom?</p>
<p>Sam Adams could be a good compromise between the two</p>
<p>Although maybe it’s too “Yankee” for a southern wedding</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.ncbeer.org/brewery-map/”>http://www.ncbeer.org/brewery-map/</a></p>
<p>Look at the ones marked “Triangle”</p>
<p>I know! some people would drink the awful stuff since they are used to it. Heineken is fine, but Bud lite? 
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<p>Actually, a PSA to all who decides to serve beer at their functions: please consider getting a few bottles of non-alcoholic German-made beer. Some folks who do not drink alcohol would not mind holding a bottle in their hand while mingling with the crowd, and sodas are just too sweet. </p>
<p>Microbrews will be greatly appreciated by those who truly enjoy beer. An Oktoberfest would be great for the season. Sam Adams is okay and safe for most if you don’t feel adventurous - maybe a few different varieties.</p>
<p>Beer at a wedding??</p>
<p>Don’t know how many beer drinkers you have. You need something light. Heineken Light is good.
Sam Adams lager is pleasing to most. Seasonal good too (but sometimes too fruity).
Stella Artois, Pilsner Urquell, Chimay (blue is the best, red is good also).</p>
<p>As to the microbrews being enjoyed–I’ve had some really bad ones that had really odd flavors (and I like a lot of different ones) or were just plain bad. I wouldn’t trust it to a big event. Maybe a great small party–but not a wedding. UNLESS you have have a GREAT local beer.</p>
<p>I’m with gouf on this one. Skip the microbrew unless you verify that is a a well liked beer. (or tell future SIL that you will buy the beer, but he has to select the brands) Regardless of flavor or brand, I would keep it simple and stick with 3 options.</p>
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Yes, @AnnieBeats, beer at a wedding. Have you never been to a wedding where beer was among the beverage options? The OP said:
Many hosts like to provide their guests what they enjoy drinking. Isn’t it okay if that includes beer?</p>
<p>@frazzled1 Well yes, I suppose it is only in good taste that your provide guests with as many options as possible. I just can’t imagine people going to a wedding to drink beer you know.</p>
<p>H and I are beer people (as in he makes his own, we try various taphouses and local micros). Ask around and find a good taphouse or even a chain like BevMo and talk to the employees and tell them what you’re looking for. You want local, and you want both a lighter beer and a heavier one, and maybe something in between. The national brands are really just beer flavored water and no serious beer drinker would bother with them, though Sam Adams has some smaller batch stuff that’s not bad. Don’t fall for the autumn spiced or pumpkin flavors as the only fall options. </p>
<p>We did some research before our trip south over the summer and NC is considered a good place for good beer. There’s supposed to be a great brewer out of Asheville that you could find locally. Try looking at beer forums for other. ideas. </p>
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Well, I can imagine it easily as I know quite a few people who drink beer at weddings. This thread is of interest to me because my husband and I are also purchasing the alcohol for an upcoming wedding and there will be quite a few beer enthusiasts present. We want to offer something local (Virginia) that they’ll enjoy, as well as some of the groom’s favorite Guinness.</p>