Beyoncé-Inspired Beer Shut Down With Cease and Desist
Brooklyn’s Lineup Brewing has received a cease and desist letter over their Beyoncé-inspired pilsner called Bïeryoncé. Check out the can below. Owner Katarina Martinez said she was inspired to brew it after she missed one of Beyoncé’s concerts despite having tickets. “As a Hispanic, female run business, I am very inspired by her so I thought I’d pay homage,” Martinez told Pitchfork. “We’re disappointed she didn’t take it as a compliment, but oh well. It was fun while it lasted!” The one-time batch is available in New York while supplies last. Pitchfork has reached out to Beyoncé’s representatives for comment.
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Beyoncé has inspired a new German-style beer entitled Bïeryoncé! Check it out here: https://t.co/CrHnYBZWuj! pic.twitter.com/2evyng5EdE
— Beyoncé | FOTP (@FOTPBeyonceNews) December 8, 2017
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