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The Woodburn Brewery
The parent company of Cincinnati’s March First Brewing recently purchased The Woodburn Brewery and Taproom in East Walnut Hills.Read MoreMarch First Acquires Woodburn Brewery
CINCINNATI — The parent company of March First Brewing here recently signed a deal to purchase The Woodburn Brewery and Taproom in East Walnut Hills.Read MoreDeWine Signs Gutted Liquor Bill HB 674
COLUMBUS — Gov. Mike DeWine this month signed legislation which, among a number of changes to state liquor laws, allows the delivery of packaged liquor to consumers.Read MoreNew Columbus Vodka Highlights Local Artists
COLUMBUS — 451 Spirits here has launched Blank Canvas, a new vodka featuring labels created by Columbus-based artists.Read MoreHHS Voids Fee For Sanitizer Makers
WASHINGTON — Action by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services late last month temporarily exempts distilleries that began making hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 pandemic from Food and...Read MoreFET Reduction Made Permanent In COVID-19 Relief Package
WASHINGTON — A permanent reduction in the federal excise tax on beverage alcohol was included in the $900 billion COVID-19 relief package signed last month by President Donald Trump.Read MoreCampari America Makes Another Donation To Help Hospitality Workers
NEW YORK — Campari America is contributing $100,000 to Another Round, Another Rally through its Shaken Not Broken initiative. The money is in addition to a $1 million donation made...Read MoreNBWA Trains 6,000 Through Distributors Against Human Trafficking Effort
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (PRNewswire) — The National Beer Wholesalers Association has trained 6,000 beer distribution employees to safely spot and report the signs of human trafficking through its Distributors Against Human...Read MoreGallo Completes Acquisition Of 30+ Brands From Constellation
MODESTO, Calif. (PRNewswire) — E. & J. Gallo Winery this month announced it has completed the acquisition of more than 30 wine brands from Constellation Brands Inc.Read MoreLiquor Delivery Legislation Gets OK
COLUMBUS — A bill allowing the delivery of liquor in original containers was awaiting the governor’s signature at press time after making a mad dash through the General Assembly in...Read More
Capital Headlines
10 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 MoreYost First To Use 20-Year-Old Law
WASHINGTON — It took nearly 20 years, but two states attorneys general this year filed the first lawsuits under the 21st Amendment Enforcement Act.Read MoreCapital Headlines – November 2nd
‘Pizza With Purpose’ Seeks Pie Makers COLUMBUS — The Ohio Restaurant Association Education Foundation is seeking pizza makers to participate in Pizza with a Purpose, a fundraiser to benefit the...Read More
Legally Speaking
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...Ohio’s Al-Bev Laws Don’t Take A Holiday
For the 2020 holiday season, let’s hope all permit holders are open for business and selling. But please keep in mind that all permit holders must appropriately plan their seasonal...DeWine Signs HB 669, 160
On Oct. 13, Gov. Mike DeWine signed Amended Sub. H.B. 160 and Sub. H.B. 669, and, as emergency measures, both acts took effect immediately. The acts make various changes...
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