Oskar Blues "Gordon" forced to change its name

[BoxofRain]

Reminds me of what Monster Cable has been doing to any company with monster in it's name.

 

[RDWHAHB]

Good post Wayne.....


One off topic item that I would like to point out to those that may not know or don't have access to Oscar Blues beers......look at the back of a can, or the can design above, at the "screen" between "ball" and "OB". That always makes me laugh!

Do tell....
I've seen it but have no idea what it is.
Jeff

 

[northernlad]

SH!T! My last name is Gordon! Does this mean when I start a brewery I can't name it Gordon Brewing Company?!?

Signs point to yes.

 

[Shooter]

It's unfortunate that there was a conflict over something intended to be a tribute.

See, but there's the real point. GB could have let this one slide, but they chose not to. It is not a piratical infringement of their name.

I think what many of us are saying is that this cease and desist does no such thing. Nobody was confusing beers made by a company called Gordon Biersch with a specific beer called Gordon from a completely different brewery.

Well, at least no one who isn't a complete moron that is! Heck, it's not even confusingly similar. I'm sure there are some people who would confuse the two, but we've got to stop this trend of making decisions based on what Tom, the village idiot, perceives.

 

[HopSecret]

For a look at what could have been done in the brewing industry, look at the story behind Avery/Russian River Collaboration, Not Litigation.

Both brewers became aware that the other was brewing a beer by the name of "Salvation." Instead of seeking a lawsuit, they sat down at a bar and over a few of their beers they decided to not only continue making their own beers with that name but to also to do a collaboration by blending the two and celebrating their common ground.

The craft brew industry is full of stories of brewers working together. It is only when the corporate mentality overwhelms the brewer's better nature that we see this sort of despicable nonsense.

 

[MeatyPortion]

For a look at what could have been done in the brewing industry, look at the story behind Avery/Russian River Collaboration, Not Litigation.

Both brewers became aware that the other was brewing a beer by the name of "Salvation." Instead of seeking a lawsuit, they sat down at a bar and over a few of their beers they decided to not only continue making their own beers with that name but to also to do a collaboration by blending the two and celebrating their common ground.

The craft brew industry is full of stories of brewers working together. It is only when the corporate mentality overwhelms the brewer's better nature that we see this sort of despicable nonsense.

That's a great example. I remember seeing that brew in the store and marveling at it.

 

[Yuri_Rage]

I think I bought some of the last "Gordon" labeled beer from Oskar Blues. I was surprised to find it (last week in San Antonio, TX). Check out the message below the date stamp.