Features
Constellation Increases Stake In Tenn. Distillery
VICTOR, N.Y. — Constellation Brands Inc. this month acquired a majority stake in Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery, a craft whiskey distillery in Nashville, Tenn.Read MoreFour New Beer Styles Added To Brewers Association Guidelines
BOULDER, Colo. — More then 1,000 edits, revisions, formatting changes and general housekeeping updates are included in the new 2019 Beer Style Guidelines released this month by the Brewers Association.Read MoreSam Adams Acquiring Dogfish
BOSTON —The Boston Beer Co. announced this month it is acquiring Dogfish Head Brewery in a cash and stock deal worth about $300 million.Read MoreYounger Generations Still Have A Taste For Flavors
With youth generations a major driver, flavored spirits are expected to generate significant profits over the next few years.Read MoreOhio Ranks 4th In Beer Production
BOULDER, Colo. — Ohio moved into the top 5 in beer production according to the most recent data released by the Brewers Association.Read More‘Think Responsibly’ Targets Millennials
ORLANDO, Fla. — Responsibility.org last month launched Think Responsibly, a new campaign which aims to increase millennials’ intention to drink responsibly through digital messages that underscore responsible drinking decisions.Read MoreORA Names DeGraw Director Of Business Development
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Restaurant Association recently hired Melissa DeGraw as director of Business Development and Growth.Read MoreCAP Poll Finds Support For State Residency Laws For Licensees
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — According to a national survey commissioned by the Center for Alcohol Policy, an overwhelming majority of the public supports requiring alcohol retailers to be a resident of...Read MoreABL Continues Celebration Of National Tavern Month
BETHESDA, Md. — American Beverage Licensees is once again recognizing May as National Tavern Month.Read MoreCarnes Reappointed To Liquor Commission
COLUMBUS — James E. Carnes recently was reappointed to the Ohio Liquor Control Commission by Gov. Mike DeWine.Read More
Capital Headlines
Ohio Tourism Industry Sets New Record
COLUMBUS — Ohio’s tourism industry generated another year of economic growth in 2018, creating a $46 billion tourism industry, according to TourismOhio.Read MoreSix One Pour Beer Festival Is May 18
COLUMBUS — The fifth annual Six One Pour: The Ohio Craft Beer Fest will be May 18 from 6-9 p.m. at the Center of Science & Industry here.Read More‘Imaginative’ Bartender To Open Own Bar
COLUMBUS — A past winner of the United States Bartending Guild’s Most Imaginative Bartender competition is branching out to open her own bar.Read MoreLast Call Store Opens In Cincinnati
CINCINNATI — Ohio Liquor last month opened its second Last Call destination store. The Cincinnati hub is located in the current liquor agency at the Kroger located at 7578 Beechmont...Read MoreBraxton Releases First Hard Seltzer
COVINGTON, Ky. — Braxton Brewing Co. here has released VIVE, a new hard seltzer that makes it the first regional brewery to embark on such an endeavor.Read More
Legally Speaking
Legality Of Hemp-infused Products Confusing
There has been much confusion regarding hemp since Congress passed the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 excluding “hemp” from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substance Act.It’s Renewal Time For Western Ohio Permits
For all liquor permit holders in the Western part of Ohio, midnight on June 1 means it is time to renew your permit.Appeals Court Dismisses Challenge To Connecticut Laws
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, in Connecticut Fine Wine and Spirits LLC v. Seagull, recently affirmed a lower court’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit from Total...Keep Eyes On The Clock To Avoid After-hours Sales
The time of day when permit holders may lawfully sell and/or allow consumption of alcohol beverages on the permit premises is clearly stated in the statutes and rules of the...Spring Fever No Excuse To Ignore Regulations
March 20 marks the first day of spring and a reminder to alcohol beverage industry members to comply with all the laws comprising the Ohio Liquor Control Act, including advertising,...
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