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Tilt the glass when pouring the beer so that you don't end up with a big head of foam on top. As the glass fills up slowly straighten it up so that it doesn't spill all over. A little head is a good thing.

You can burp, but not so loud that you drown out the football game.

Pretzels are a must when serving beer. Have a nice big bowl available for your guests. They also make you thirsty and you will drink more beer. This could be a good thing if you own a bar.

Never shake up a can of beer before you opened it.

Never smash the beer can on your forehead. Not only do you look like a crazy person, you will likely end up with a big round black and blue mark on your forehead.

Serve beer in a mug not in a tea cup.

Do not drink so much beer that you start to cry and tell everyone you love them.

If you are drinking from a barrel, never pump it up too much or you will end up with all foam and you guest will die of thirst.

Never drink beer alone with your best friend's boyfriend.

All kidding aside, most of all drink beer responsibly and remember "friends don't let friends drive drunk."

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