A party full of teenagers acting drunk because they think they are, which AV Club describes as a perfect encapsulation of how high schoolers "play at having awesome fun."

"Beers and Weirs" avoids the typical "epic party" tropes. Instead of a wild project X-style bash, we get:

Ultimately, the episode is about disappointment—specifically, Lindsay’s disappointment in how easily she can be swayed. According to Vulture , it’s a masterclass in showing the "existential question" Lindsay faces after her grandmother's death: What is the point of anything? If the point is to throw a party just to be liked, the "non-alcoholic" results suggest the answer is more complicated than she thought. What was your favorite moment from the Weir house party?

Bill Haverchuck. In one of the episode’s best vignettes, Bill ends up drinking the actual beer alone in the kitchen, leading to some of the funniest (and most endearing) moments of the series. Why It Still Works

volatile relationship throwing a wrench in Lindsay’s hopes.