Ho? Ho? Ho? Maine Says No to Santa Label

[meegbear]

A beer distributor says Maine is being a Scrooge by barring it from selling a beer with a label depicting Santa Claus enjoying a pint of brew.

In a complaint filed in federal court, Shelton Brothers accuses the Maine Bureau of Liquor Enforcement of censorship for denying applications for labels for Santa's Butt Winter Porter and two other beers it wants to sell in Maine.

The dispute recalls a similar squabble last year when Connecticut told Shelton Brothers it had problems with its Seriously Bad Elf ale.

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The lawsuit was brought by the Maine Civil Liberties Union, which says the beer labels are entitled to First Amendment protection.

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[mainegreen]

1. Because it's so easy for children to buy beer!

:eyes:

[bryant69]

2. Santa's Butt Winter Porter?

I don't drink so I'm not the right market for this, but that just doesn't sound appetizing.

Bryant
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