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Good beer with good friends. That’s the goal of every bottle share, a small gathering to drink rare, unique or hard-to-acquire beers best saved for “that special occasion.”

But bad manners and an eagerness to try too much, too quickly, can make even the best beer taste off. Which is why we sat down with Benjamin Pratt, cofounder of As Is, one of New York City’s top craft beer bars, who shared his tips for hosting a bottle share, the right way.

Here’s everything you need to know before you break out the bottle opener.

1. Keep the group small

When coming up with the invite list, keep it under 10 people.

“The goal should be a group small enough that the share can actually be conversational and educational,” Pratt says, “not just a free-for-all to try as many beers as…

Even the worst of rivalries can be forgotten over a bottle of beer. The 62-year-old former ice hockey player shared a gripping tale about how he played host to his rival team, the Russians, during the Cold War when tensions between nations were frostier than an ice hockey rink. 

In a recent interview with Spittin’ Chiclets, ice hockey icon, Wayne Gretzky, shared his iconic rendezvous off the rink in defiance of the KGB’s strict no-alcohol policy. This unveils the human side of international rivalries and Gretzky’s tale tells a narrative of pulling off a risk for the sake of friendship and camaraderie.  

Gretzky’s daring covert dinner escapade

In 1984, the former NHL player Gretzky got an opportunity to meet the Russian team, sparking…