Features
New Brewery Finding Early Success
MAINEVILLE — Just three months after its grand opening, southwest Ohio’s newest brewpub has been recognized by its peers in the Ohio craft beer industry.Read MoreFormer Prosecutor To Replace Pryce As LCC Chair
COLUMBUS — A former Franklin County prosecutor was appointed chairman of the Ohio Liquor Control Commission last month by Gov. Mike DeWine.Read MoreAlleged Health Violations Net Citations
COLUMBUS — Agents from the Ohio Investigative Unit issued a number of citations last month to liquor permit holders accused of violating health orders dealing with COVID-19.Read MoreColumbus Native Launches Vodka In Ohio
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (PRNewswire) — A Columbus native this month launched his namesake vodka in Ohio. VG vodka, named for founder Victor George Harvey, is supplied in Ohio by Heidelberg...Read MoreDeWine Budget Targets Bars, Restaurants
COLUMBUS — Gov. Mike DeWine this month proposed a two-year, $75 billion state budget featuring $1 billion to help the state emerge from the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.Read MoreSharonville Brewery Tops In Craft Brewers Cup
DAYTON — One of Ohio’s smallest breweries came up big in the recent Ohio Craft Brewers Cup. Third Eye Brewing Co.’s Untapped Potential, a Kolsch, was named the competition’s Best...Read MoreConstellation Completes Sale Of Paul Masson Brandy
VICTOR, N.Y. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Constellation Brands Inc. announced last month it has completed the sale of Paul Masson Grande Amber Brandy to Sazerac. The $265 million deal includes the...Read MoreGroup Drops Lawsuit Against Calif. Governor
CALISTOGA, Calif. (PRNewswire) — A group of restaurants and wineries last month dropped a lawsuit against California’s governor after a stay-at-home order was lifted, allowing for outdoor dining and wine...Read MoreAl-Bev Coalition Voices Opposition To Tariffs
WASHINGTON — A coalition of 21 trade associations representing U.S., European Union and United Kingdom wine, distilled spirits and related sectors is urging trade representatives to suspend retaliatory tariffs affecting...Read MoreBrewers Association Launches Mentorship Program
BOULDER, Colo. — The Brewers Association has launched a mentorship program with the goal of increasing the diversity of the workforce, leadership and ownership of small and independent craft breweries.Read More
Capital Headlines
Ohio Liquor Sales Increase In 2020
COLUMBUS — Liquor sales in Ohio were up nearly 10 percent in 2020, fueled by a pandemic-related rise in retail sales to consumers, according to the Ohio Division of Liquor...Read MoreOld Overholt Debuts 2 Ryes In Ohio
COLUMBUS — Ohio is one of only two states offering a pair of never-before released, limited-edition whiskies from the Old Overholt rye brand.Read More10 P.M. Curfew Extended To Jan. 23
COLUMBUS —Gov. Mike DeWine last month extended to Jan. 23 provisions of a stay-at-home health order which includes a 10 p.m. retail curfew.Read MoreYoungstown Brewery To Expand
YOUNGSTOWN — Penguin City Brewing Co. here recently purchased a 32,000-square-foot building with an eye on expansion.Read MoreMiracle Holiday Pop-Ups In 4 Ohio Cities
NEW YORK — Miracle and Sippin’ Santa, the New York-based Christmas-themed pop-up bars, have set up shop in four Ohio locations this holiday season.Read More
Legally Speaking
New Process Set Up For Liquor Permit Renewals
We discussed permit renewals in “Legally Speaking” after Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 404 back in November. If any permit holder has not yet filed their renewal application, then...HB 674 Changes Some Things, Not Others
Gov. Mike DeWine last month signed House Bill 674, which takes effect on April 12, according to the Ohio General Assembly’s website, www.legislature.ohio.gov/. This article will discuss what the new...Transfer Of Ownership Is Closely Regulated
I have written on this topic in the past, but it is important to know that a transferee or “buyer” of a liquor permit cannot lawfully begin operating under the...New Law Extends Liquor Permits To July 1
Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 404 in November and because the legislation contained an “emergency clause” the act immediately became effective on Nov. 22. If any permit holder has...Repeal Paved The Way For Modern Al-Bev Market
Saturday, Dec. 5 marks the 87th anniversary of the ratification of the 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution, which repealed Prohibition and established today’s effective system of state-based alcohol...
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