- Eat before you start drinking -
Do you really want to be buzzed off your 3rd sample of 8%+ ABV beer?
- Try something new -
See all those guys in their MMA tank-tops camping out at the big-boy macro beer booth? How
about the self proclaimed "beer geek" who goes to every booth only asking for Double IPAs? Do
yourself a favor... try some breweries you've never heard of and seek out beer styles you are less
familiar with.
- Talk to the brewers -
If they aren't too busy drinking everyone else's beer and they have someone helping pour, take the
time to tell a brewer how much you like their beer. They appreciate it more than you think.
Don't:
- Expect ideal conditions for critical tasting -
The crew at the BBQ pit and the live band at the next tent don't care if you are trying to pick-up
hints of dimethyl sulfide or diacytel in your samples. Shut up and enjoy the entertainment and
awesome beer
- Talk down about other people's taste -
Not everyone digs stouts and maybe you think fruit beers are wimpy. Keep it to yourself.
