Hosting a Tasting - Question

Used to go to a big spring stout tasting party back in the day where lots of people brought all the stouts they had saved up over the course of the year to enjoy while the weather was still cool and clear out some cellar space. By the end we were fighting over the High Lifes at the back of the fridge. So, it's nice to have a theme, but have some other stuff in there to keep from having the palate getting worn out.

 

One idea is to be very informal as I have been. At home I've had tastings where I just keep on bringing beers up from the basement. Nothing as formal as a beer menu or a set amount for each pour. Everything in the basement is well chilled this time of year. Play it by ear and perhaps surprise your guests with something out of the ordinary.