Kevin Dean
Well-Known Member
I was thinking about beer on my drive home from work today... Specifically, JewBeard's Pumpkiny Ale.
I've not made, tasted or even read the recipie for this beer but a question did pop up for me. How does one "Credit" a beer, and does one have an ethical obligation to do so?
I'm a member of the Free Software movement, and we often compare the ideals of the movement to recipies. We feel that the golden rule requires that we share things we like, find useful and enjoy.
That said, I'm concerned with making brew for my friends and co-workers... I've already had a co-worker, who knows something of the scene, say "Have you named it?" referring to my Irish Red. If I were to use JewBeards's recipie, or any, do I have an obligation to call it "JewBeards Pumpkiny Ale" or can I use my own name?
I've not made, tasted or even read the recipie for this beer but a question did pop up for me. How does one "Credit" a beer, and does one have an ethical obligation to do so?
I'm a member of the Free Software movement, and we often compare the ideals of the movement to recipies. We feel that the golden rule requires that we share things we like, find useful and enjoy.
That said, I'm concerned with making brew for my friends and co-workers... I've already had a co-worker, who knows something of the scene, say "Have you named it?" referring to my Irish Red. If I were to use JewBeards's recipie, or any, do I have an obligation to call it "JewBeards Pumpkiny Ale" or can I use my own name?