Watch parties for sporting events are the ultimate all-American pastime, whether you’re watching your favorite team win the championship or simply want to spend time with friends and family. This season, consider hosting your very own gathering, complete with festive decorations, scrumptious snacks, and plenty of ice cold beer.

Here are a few helpful tips on how to prepare for your big game day event:

• Get Crafty With Decorations: From football and baseball to soccer and ice hockey, there is no shortage of sports-themed decorations you can use for your game party. In addition to hanging team banners, pom poms, and colorful streamers around your home, decorate the refreshment station or beer pong table with a playing field cloth, mini-goal posts, and “penalty flag” napkins.
• Prepare Simple & Fun Appetizers: When it comes to sports party fare, finger foods tend to pair perfectly with beer. Boneless wings, sliders, deviled eggs, and jalapeno poppers are delicious and easy to whip up. Plus, you can use condiments and garnishes to add “stitching” to these snacks, making them look like little game balls.  
• Stock Up on Beer: Of course, no game day party would be complete without a fridge or ice chest full of beer. Lagers and wheat beers tend to be crowd pleasers, while porters, stouts, and IPAs are sure to make the more serious beer drinkers in your life happy. Choose a mix of domestics, craft beers, and imports to ensure there’s a little something for all of your guests.

Whether you need vodka for bloody marys, a nice whiskey for sipping, or beer for game day, head on down to Liquor Barrel Wine & Spirits in Crystal, MN, when you want a great selection. Give this liquor store a call at (763) 537-1511 today to speak with a knowledgeable staff member about craft beers in stock, and visit their website for more information about their selection of spirits as well as liquor specials.