TheBeerHouse starter kit enables you to implement a website with
functionality typically associated with aCMS/e-commerce site.
This website demonstrates key features of
ASP.NET 2.0…
Features include WebParts, Master Pages, Membership & Profile, and
on-line payment clearing. Don’t forget the SSL!
Full story at http://www.asp.net/downloads/starterkits/default.aspx?tabid=62#beerhouse.
How does the source code and functionality of the beerhouse compare to community server?
Codewise, they are totally different. Beerhouse is a starter kit, and and is meant to be a "how-to" example. Beerhouse can be used in production, but isn’t necessaruly meant to power a large community. Both have a lot of features, many the same, you just need to see what works for you. If you’re planning a large community with blogs, galleries, and forums, you want Community Server.