Tomorrow over at FoodGPS, I talk about bottle shares and my “rules of the road” to make it more fun for you and the people you are sharing with. One of my tips was to follow the house rules. I did not want to run a full list in that post but consider this a quick primer on what two L.A. establishments say ……
Here are some tips/guidelines for our monthly bottle share:
– Please bring a bottle. Don’t feel obligated to bring anything more than 1- 22oz. bottle or 2 – 12 oz. bottles.
– Bring something on the unique/interesting side. Don’t stop by 7/11 on the way and bring a bomber of Corona. Try not to bring beers you are pretty sure everyone has tried multiple times.
– Feel free to bring home brews that you are proud to share.
Bring your friends who might be new to craft beer. This is a real eye opening experience!
-This isn’t a drunk fest. This is to promote the diverse world of craft beer, please don’t bring your hunting ice chest and a 30 pack.
– We have a large selection of amazing bottles to purchase if you are empty handed or stumped.
-Please tip our servers. We will be providing the glassware.
BOTTLE SHARE GUIDE LINES:
* No BMC (Bud Miller Coors) or any of their pretend craft beer
* Don’t be “That Person” … bring something interesting!
* Home brews welcome
* Maximum of 750 ml of beer
* Sign in your beer … we don’t want any poachers
* Open only the beer/s you bring
* Pour in moderation … this is a tasting!
* Participants will be given a tasting glass to reuse
* Support the pub … tip your waitstaff, purchase a pint, eat
Person who brings the most interesting beer will win a $10 Factory Gift Certificate!!! Judged by Popular Vote!!
Between these two lists, you should have a pretty good idea of how to prepare for the next bottle share that you attend!