"While the point of going to a brewery is to have fun, there are certain etiquette guidelines - just like those for restaurants, bars, wineries, distilleries, coffee shops, and so on. These tips help you have the best experience possible and ensure everyone around you does, too. Whether you're a newcomer or an experienced connoisseur, there are certain mistakes you don't want to make at a brewery, and overdoing the free sample requests is one of them."
"But monopolizing your bartender's time by asking for multiple samples is inconsiderate to both the staff and the people waiting in line behind you. It's a scene you may have encountered at an ice cream shop, too. Just think: How many tastings are too many before it feels like you're getting more than a fair share for free? Stick to one or two samples. Better yet: If they're offered, order a flight so you can try four or five on your own time."
Going to a brewery should be fun, but observing etiquette improves the experience for everyone. Sampling beers helps explore variety and learn flavor notes, yet taking excessive free samples can monopolize staff time and inconvenience others. Limit free samples to one or two, and if requesting two, ask for both at once and step aside while tasting. Ordering a flight is a polite alternative to try multiple beers independently. Be mindful of how busy the taproom is and of people waiting to order. Treat staff courteously and avoid behaviors that take more than a fair share.
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