#sfbrewersguild

[hayitsjose]

Yesterday on the #boozebus #sfbrewersguild (at Sunset District, San Francisco) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpGwbFcj2h6Jrf8iSZyTfxpYhfZcozOy1F7_5U0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1x71m5d9cs50a

[robluis09]

#Repost @hopdevine with @get_repost ・・・ Guess what we just tapped. @barebottle Lebron Tears 6.5% ABV - Hazy IPA Little known fact: KD, Steph, and Klay take opposing teams' hopes and dreams, and turn them into soul crushing 3-pointers. We took the tears from Sir James' Game 1 loss and distilled them into a hazy IPA, just for you. We also decided that Tears pair well with Mosaic hops. Sad! #barebottle #bernalbrewd #sanfrancisco #sf #bayarea #goodbeer #craftbeer #craftnotcrap #drinklocal #drinkcraftbeer #craftbrewery #sfbrewersguild #ilovebeer #beerlife #beerlove #instabeer #beertography #beerporn #beergeek

[beer47]

Made it to @AlmanacBeer Taproom a little early to have a bite before @SFBrewersGuild #MeetTheBrewers. #craftbeer #taproom #brewery #burgersandbeer #sanfrancisco #beer47 Taken on July 19, 2017 at 05:33PM with Instagram http://j.mp/2uEnHVD

[junker-town]

This San Francisco brewery is making an IPA called ‘LeBron Tears’

Tastes so salty — also with a nice hop profile.

The Bay Area is supposed to be chill, but when it comes to the Warriors the Bay Area has zero chill.

Lebron Tears 6.5% ABV - Hazy IPA Little known fact: KD, Steph, and Klay take opposing teams' hopes and dreams, and turn them into soul crushing 3-pointers. We took the tears from Sir James' Game 1 loss and distilled them into a hazy IPA, just for you. We also decided that Tears pair well with Mosaic hops. Sad! #barebottle #bernalbrewd #sanfrancisco #sf #bayarea #goodbeer #craftbeer #craftnotcrap #drinklocal #drinkcraftbeer #craftbrewery #sfbrewersguild #ilovebeer #beerlife #beerlove #instabeer #beertography #beerporn #beergeek

A post shared by Barebottle Brewing Company (@barebottle) on Jun 16, 2018 at 8:45am PDT

Barebottle Brewing Company in San Francisco is looking to rub a little hops in the wound of the Cavaliers’ loss in the NBA Finals with an IPA called “LeBron Tears.” I’ve always wondered what LeBron’s tears would taste like, but it appears Barebottle thinks they’ve nailed the flavor profile with melon, lemon and mosaic hops.

I’m not generally a fan of trying to stunt on anyone after winning a title, but LeBron kinda did that with his “Ultimate Warriors” shirt in 2016 — so turnabout is fair play. Also I’m very partial to anything with mosaic hops, which are fruity and flavorful, albeit I’ve always had bad luck with melon-flavored IPAs. They always taste a little skunky.

So, if you want to drink the product of a king’s tearducts you might need to go to San Francisco, give this a try, and tell me whether it’s worth a damn outside of trolling LeBron.

[beerpaperla]

@labrewers @ocbrewersguild @iebrewersguild @sfbrewersguild @henhousebrewing @cacraftbrewers via Instagram https://ift.tt/2QgTu7y

[seattlecopyrightandtrademarklaw]

SF Brewery names brew after LeBron James

A San Francisco Brewery has named one of its beers after LeBron James after the Golden State Warriors defeated James’ Cleveland Cavaliers to win the NBA Title.  The Hazy IPA is being dubbed, Lebron Tears.

While the name has a lowercase b, it’s clear that the beer is named after LeBron James.  

Lebron Tears 6.5% ABV - Hazy IPA Little known fact: KD, Steph, and Klay take opposing teams' hopes and dreams, and turn them into soul crushing 3-pointers. We took the tears from Sir James' Game 1 loss and distilled them into a hazy IPA, just for you. We also decided that Tears pair well with Mosaic hops. Sad! #barebottle #bernalbrewd #sanfrancisco #sf #bayarea #goodbeer #craftbeer #craftnotcrap #drinklocal #drinkcraftbeer #craftbrewery #sfbrewersguild #ilovebeer #beerlife #beerlove #instabeer #beertography #beerporn #beergeek

A post shared by Barebottle Brewing Company (@barebottle) on Jun 16, 2018 at 8:45am PDT

It’s clear that the beer is poking fun at LeBron James.  The legal question is whether James has a trademark or right of publicity claim against the brewery.  

Earlier this year, James was critical of Alabama Crimson Tide football coach Nick Saban for a web series similar to James’ he entitled, “The Shop.”  In fact, James and the ESPN’s Uninterrupted sent a demand letter about potential infringement claims.  But James was sued by a company claiming that the series was a copy of a series set in a barber shop entitled, “Shop Talk.”  The Complaint alleges that he had discussions with James about the possibility of a collaboration.  The company did trademark the “Shop Talk” name.  

 While there is a copyright infringement claim in “The Shop” lawsuit, the Lebron Tears beer may have similar issues when it comes to trademark.  Despite the small letter b, it’s clear that LeBron James is the one being lampooned.  The brewery admits as much with its social media post.  

 Would James have legal recourse against the brewery?  Maybe. In all likelihood, the brewery would claim that Lebron Tears is a parody.  In these instances, the central issue is if there is a likelihood of confusion. This is a flexible test that analyzes a variety of factors including freedom of expression.  Also, whether consumers would be confused with consumers. Here, since the brew is being sold in San Francisco where most consumers are Golden State Warrior fans, they know that the beer is not endorsed by James.  

[pelicanprintshop]

Just wrapped up some posters for the @sfbrewersguild. These are for the 13th annual Brews on the Bay event aboard the SS Jeremiah O'Brien happening this Saturday from 1-5. Sounds pretty amazing!!! 🍻🛳🍻 #screenprint #posterprint #printordie #brewsonthebay #sfbrewersguild @anchorbrewing

[yogablu]

#sfbrewersguild (at SS Jeremiah O'Brien, National Liberty Ship Memorial)

[kitchencreamery]

Let the feast begin! Tonight kicks off @sfcheesefest with a Beer & Cheese tasting as part of @eatrealfest in Oakland. Also, same time, Hoppy Hour takes place @sfsmokestack in SF. The joy continues tomorrow @dogpatchwineworks for the Cheesemaker Celebration. Sunday is the Tour du Fromage! #sfcheesefest #eatrealcheese #smokestacksf #hoppyhour #magnoliabrewery #sfbrewersguild #dogpatch #artisancheese #giantcheesesituation #tourdufromage

[brewstagram]

Kim Sturdavant from Social Kitchen & Brewery and Phil Meeker of Iron Springs Pub & Brewery (left & right), taken during their collaboraiton brew day earlier this month. The beer is called Rood Rye, and it's availabe for the first time at 4pm today at Social Kitchen. The beer is a hoppy red rye Belgian. Get some! by sfbrewersguild http://instagram.com/p/XK9iCosg6R/

[beerpaperla]

No surprise that @labrewers brought home the Golden Keg trophy @najasplace tonight over our @californiacraftbeer pals @sfbrewersguild @sdbrewers love you all but must say the best beer of the night wasn’t even on the list @russianriverbrewingofficial #supplication #2011 #sublime @beersensaila @statebrewingco Jimmy pictured here #spolied via Instagram https://ift.tt/2KbazMK

[beerpaperla]

This is the holy grail golden trophy keg for tonight’s #battleoftheguilds showdown @najasplace @labrewers vs @sfbrewersguild @sdbrewers @lbbeer @beachwoodbbq @beachwoodbrewing #beerpaperla #labw2018 via Instagram https://ift.tt/2K7Ku4b

[beerpaperla]

Oh no @losangelesairport here we are coming home from #SFBW San Francisco Beer Week drinking fresh @trumerpilsusa with other local @sfbrewersguild options. Not at #LAX just corporate beer @labrewers via Instagram http://ift.tt/2nSUbY6

[beerpaperla]

Last stop with Enrique @socialbrewery #sfbw you killed it like you always do! @sfbrewersguild via Instagram http://ift.tt/2nXHBWy

[beerpaperla]

Battle of the Guilds @sessions_sf #sfbw my brotha in beer Phil @muddypuddlebrewer @headlandsbrew @sfbrewersguild @labrewers @sdbrewers @californiacraftbeer the best in the world! via Instagram http://ift.tt/2H8rQ8b

[beerpaperla]

This is why #sdbw2017 @northparkbeerco @fieldworkbrewingco @hopsaintbrewco @headlandsbrew @thefullpint @labrewers @sfbrewersguild @sdbrewers @statebrewingco #beerpaperla via Instagram http://ift.tt/2zAj0wu