Features
Legal Pot, Nonalcoholic Options Shape Beer’s Growth
Brewers interested in expanding their nonalcoholic and near-beer portfolio may want to consider a spot in the lineup for marijuana- or hemp-infused drinks, as both trends continue their spread throughout...Read MoreBill Seeks Ban On Under-21 Entry
COLUMBUS — Legislation recently introduced in the Ohio Senate would prohibit underage people from entering certain permit premises.Read MoreOhio Shut Out Of Shorter ‘Best Beers’ List
BOULDER, Colo. — No Ohio beers were voted among Zymurgy magazine’s 17th annual “Best Commercial Beers in America,” which was shortened this year to 25 beers from the traditional 50.Read MoreBusinesses Would Benefit From Sunday Sales
COLUMBUS — The head of a southern Ohio visitors bureau said the elimination of restrictions on Sunday alcohol sales would be a boon for at least one craft distillery in...Read MoreDISCUS Debuts Partner Membership
WASHINGTON — The Distilled Spirits Council recently launched a new Partner Membership Program designed to connect members to leaders in the spirits industry.Read MoreIndependence Day ‘Last Call’ Sale Features Added Discounts
Looking for some great deals on high proof spirituous liquor to stock your bar or restaurant? Well, look no further than our three Last Call destination stores.Read More2 Former Taverns On Endangered List
COLUMBUS — Two former taverns were included on Preservation Ohio’s annual list of most endangered sites in the Buckeye State.Read MorePremiums Help Keep Struggling Rum Category Afloat
Despite a dip in sales, rum generated $2.3 billion in revenue last year in the United States for distillers as they continue to experiment with the spirit category.Read MoreOhio Breweries In CraftBeer.com Lodging Guide
BOULDER, Colo. — Two Ohio breweries recently were featured in a CraftBeer.com feature, “AirbnBeers: Breweries with Hotels, Inns, Camping & More.”Read MoreBill Removes Sunday Sales Restrictions
COLUMBUS — A duo of lawmakers in the Ohio House of Representatives is taking a swipe at Sunday liquor sales restrictions, long a vestige of what were known commonly as...Read More
Capital Headlines
‘Last Call’ Sale Extended Through July
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Division of Liquor Control has extended its Independence Day Last Call sale through the end of July.Read MoreSGWS Golf Tournament Honors Late SVP
DUBLIN — Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of Ohio recently hosted a charity golf tournment in memory of former Senior Vice President and General Manager Ryan Chandler, who died unexpectedly...Read MoreAnalysis: Ohio Beer Taxes Among Lowest
COLUMBUS — Ohio’s beer excise tax rates are on the low end of the spectrum, according to an analysis by the Tax Foundation.Read MoreNABCA: Ohio Liquor Sales Up In April
Liquor sales in Ohio outpaced the average for all control states in April, according to data released by the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association.Read MoreOhio 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 More
Legally Speaking
High Court Strikes Down Tennessee Residency Law
The U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in the Tennessee Wine & Spirits Retailers Association v. Thomas case in late June. It struck down Tennessee’s two-year durational residency law imposed...Court: Neighborhood Problems No Reason To Deny Permit
The Franklin County Court of Common Pleas in June issued a decision involving a liquor permit applicant which should interest those conducting business in this Industry.Warrantless Searches Are Legal, But Have Limits
The Ohio Supreme Court has stated that because of the “harmful potentialities” when the sale of alcohol occurs in retail outlets, the industry must be strictly regulated in the sale...Only Approved Brands May Be Sold By Permit Holders
Ohio has a wide selection of beer, wine and spirituous liquor products. Like many other states that I have visited recently, the regulatory scheme in Ohio allows for a wide...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.
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