Features
Ohio Brewers Receive 10 World Beer Cup Medals
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Ohio craft breweries combined for 10 medals at last month’s 2023 World Beer Cup here.Read MoreFerrante Has Best Of Show Riesling At Great American International Wine Competition
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A wine from Geneva’s Ferrante Winery was named Best of Show at last month’s 2023 Great American International Wine Competition.Read MoreMiddle West Claims 2 Top ASCOT Awards
DALLAS — Ohio spirits claimed 13 awards, including three double platinum medals, at the recent American Spirits Council of Tasters’ 2023 ASCOT Awards.Read MoreLegislative Update: Ohio Chamber Rep Says Increased Microdistillery Limit Would Create Opportunities
COLUMBUS — Legislation raising the production limits for Ohio microdistilleries would remove barriers that constrain economic activity and inhibit opportunities for growth, according to a representative of the Ohio Chamber...Read MoreAHLA: Hotel Industry Has $9B Impact On Ohio Economy
WASHINGTON — The hotel industry had a nearly $9 billion impact on Ohio’s economy in 2022, according to a new analysis by the American Hotel & Lodging Association.Read MoreAt San Francisco Competition High Banks Leads Ohio Distillers With 6 Double Golds
SAN FRANCISCO — A Columbus distillery claimed six of the 10 double gold medals won by Ohio distillers at last month’s San Francisco World Spirits Competition.Read More$9.7M In Permit Fees Support Mental Health
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Division of Liquor Control’s contribution to the Statewide Prevention and Treatment Fund from liquor permit fees last year approached $10 million.Read MoreDivision Offers Guidance For Temporary Permits
COLUMBUS — As the weather gets warmer, the Ohio Division of Liquor Control is entering its busiest time of the year for those wanting to have non-profit events for their...Read MoreSpirit Highlight: Flavored Cocktails
Experimentation Is Creating New Spirits, And Ways To Serve Them Though consumers in many markets remain concerned with health, moderation and the economic environment, they’re also looking for unique experiences...Read MoreIowa Craft Brewery On Mission To Cure Blindness
INWOOD, Iowa (PRNewswire) — In 2020, a family in northwest Iowa began making its own craft beer as a hobby during the pandemic. Those efforts took a serious turn when...Read More
Capital Headlines
Gillcrist Nominated For Lottery Director
COLUMBUS — Michelle Gillcrist recently was nominated to be the new director of the Ohio Lottery Commission by Gov. Mike DeWine.Read MoreJeff Ruby-backed Jockey Wins Derby
LOUISVILLE — A jockey sponsored by restaurateur Jeff Ruby, founder of Cincinnati-based Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment, was the winning rider in this month’s Kentucky Derby.Read MoreBallot Board Certifies Wage Petition
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Ballot Board last month certified language in a proposal to raise the state’s minimum wage as a single issue, allowing petitioners to proceed with collecting signatures.Read MoreAG Accepts Minimum Wage Petition
COLUMBUS — The Ohio attorney general’s office last month accepted a petition seeking to amend the section of the Ohio Constitution that sets the state’s minimum-wage rate.Read MoreTraverse City Is OHLQ Exclusive
COLUMBUS — In partnership with Ohio Liquor, Michigan’s Traverse City Whiskey Co. has released an exclusive selection of Traverse City Whiskey Co. Signature Edition Rye Barrel Proof and Traverse City...Read More
Legally Speaking
‘Tied-House’ Restrictions Help Maintain Three-Tier System
Anyone entering the alcohol industry as a license holder must familiarize themselves with what is known as “tied-house” restrictions.Court: Knowledge Of Intoxication Needed For Violation
The Franklin County Court of Appeals, on April 13, rendered a decision which affirmed a common pleas case reversing an order issued by the Liquor Control Commission finding a retail...It’s Renewal Time For Western Ohio Permits
For all liquor retail permit holders in the northwest and southwest parts of Ohio, midnight on June 1 means it is time your 2022-2023 permit expires; this includes all manufacturers...Essay: Health, Safety Should Be Factors In Alcohol Availability
“The Ubiquitous Availability of Alcohol: Freedom Isn’t Free” so writes Nathan Sabo, winner of the Center for Alcohol Policy’s 14th annual essay contest. The national essay contest is intended to...Spring Fever No Excuse To Ignore Regulations
Spring 2023 is here and a reminder to alcohol beverage industry members to timely comply with all of the laws comprising the Ohio Liquor Control Act, including advertising, utilitarian display...