New York brewery ordered to cease selling Beyoncé-inspired beer
Bïeryoncé is no more.
Brooklyn’s Lineup Brewing has received a cease and desist letter after they began selling a Beyoncé-inspired beer, Pitchfork reports. Bïeryoncé went on sale earlier this month and was brewed as a one time batch by Lineup owner Katarina Martinez. The beer's packaging, see below, was similar to that of Bey's 2013 self-titled album.
“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!”