We do not make up the rules of Bele Chere, but we do make up the rules in our humble storefront. And, so for Friday and Saturday of this week, please honor the following when visiting Bruisin’ Ales:

No one under 21 allowed. Festival bracelets required. No exceptions.

No public restrooms. No exceptions.

No on-premise consumption. This means no outside beer allowed in the store; No purchased beer opened in-store. No exceptions.

No strollers, no backpacks and large bags should be checked at the front of store. No exceptions.

Be prepared for crowd-control, if necessary. We only have one register, as some of you know, so we are allowing 15-20 people maximum, depending, in the store at one time—one in, one out, one in, one out and so on. Finally, please be respectful. Don’t take advantage of the businesses (especially bars and restaurants) that are staying open this weekend. We are saddened that so many business owners have been burned by Bele Chere with theft and destruction of property that they not only close shop, they leave town. This is Bruisin’ Ales’ first festival and we are looking forward to serving folks this weekend, hoping we won’t be disappointed. Just be kind to others, and most importantly, enjoy your beer in moderation so you don’t make a silly butt of yourself.

*shoves soapbox under counter*