The Feds Ordered Sixpoint to Shut Down 'Hop Obama'
A tipster just forward an email that just went out to Facebook fans of Sixpoint Craft Ales alleging that the Federal Government raided the beer maker’s Red Hook headquarters recently forced the beer maker to shut down production of its popular ‘Hop Obama’ line started during campaign season. Even the Department of Homeland Security got…
A tipster just forward an email that just went out to Facebook fans of Sixpoint Craft Ales alleging that the Federal Government raided the beer maker’s Red Hook headquarters recently forced the beer maker to shut down production of its popular ‘Hop Obama’ line started during campaign season. Even the Department of Homeland Security got involved, threatening to seize the brewery. Bummer: It may be the best beer we’ve ever tasted. (N.B. It’s Sixpoint Night at Barcade next week.)
My question is the same as Biff’s. Why destroy the beer? An ale by any other name is just as _____.
I see a new cause brewing: develop don’t destroy beer.
You are correct in the sense that we could just change the name of the beer, that actually is an option. The recipe is not what is illegal. Its the name of the beer that is illegal.
If we wanted to, we could just brew the same recipe under a new name, but keep in mind, that label would also have to be approved by the Feds (all beer labels need TTB approval).
So this delicious brew is done, yet that Village baker is allowed to make racist cookies…where’s the justice?
Well, that seems like a fruitful use of taxpayer dollars.
If I were your PR person, I’d be all over it. You can get millions of free advertising from being shut down.
why dont you just change the name to “bummer brew”
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this story is 100 percent BS. especially after this person totally jumped in to make it seem less harsh. im calling 311 right now to confirm accuracy!
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