A Detroit-area brewery canceled production of a new beer on Monday, one day after it was announced following the threat of legal action from Hall of Famer Barry Sanders.
The Eastern Market Brewing Co. announced the “Same Old Lager” on Sunday, a Detroit Lions-themed beverage it made that featured Sanders on the can in an 8-bit version. His name nor the Lions’ name is on the can, but it’s clearly the legendary running back.
Sanders tweeted out a picture of the can Monday, and said he has no affiliation with the brewery.
Some of you may have seen this in the @freep today - I have no affiliation with this company, and they are using my image without any permission.