David Hilleke pulls draft beer for customer Paul Lundberg Monday at Beverage World in Fort Oglethorpe. The business is seeking approval that would allow people to sample small amounts of beer before they buy.
Ron Goulart, Fort Oglethorpe city managerThe Fort Oglethorpe City Council voted to make several amendments to the city’s alcohol ordinances, including one that allows customers to sample beer and wine before buying carry-out items in a sealed container.
Under the change, consumers can drink up to three one-ounce samples of beer and wine in a 24-hour period, City Manager Ron Goulart said.
Sam Kubilus — assistant manager of Beverage World, the only store to which the change applies — was pleased the change passed.
“We’re very excited,” he said.
The store’s operators hope to apply for and obtain a license to sell samples as soon as possible, Kubilus said.