Training Bill Good For Businesses, Customers, Sponsor Tells Committee
COLUMBUS — A Portage County lawmaker has proposed a bill designed to protect both restaurant and bar patrons and the bartenders and waitstaff who serve them alcoholic beverages. House Bill 504 requires the superintendent of [Read More]
Entries Being Accepted For Coramino Cup Bartender Competition
NEW YORK (PRNewswire) — Gran Coramino tequila is accepting bartender submissions for its annual Coramino Cup in partnership with Chilled Magazine. Sponsored by the ultra-premium tequila founded by actor and comedian Kevin Hart and 11th-generation [Read More]
DISCUS Issues New Barrel Handling Safety Guide
WASHINGTON — The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States has released its new Barrel Handling Safety Best Practices Guide developed by member company experts and available to all industry members. The DISCUS Safety & [Read More]
Raise A Glass To Ohio Wines Month
Since the 1970s, the Ohio wine industry has been celebrated annually in some form or another, first through the informal efforts of winemakers, then with official proclamations from lawmakers and governors, including Gov. Jim Rhodes, [Read More]
March First Hosting Summer Seltzer Smash
CINCINNATI — March First Brewing is sponsoring its fourth annual Summer Seltzer Smash on June 15. This year’s Seltzer Smash will span across March First’s two taprooms in Blue Ash and on Fountain Square in [Read More]
Essay Takes In-depth Look At 21st Amendment
Patrick J. Glen, winner of the 15th annual essay contest for the Center for Alcohol Policy, writes an in-depth analysis of the 21st Amendment’s relationship to the dormant Commerce Clause. The essay, titled “Distilling Purpose: [Read More]
Ohio Brewers Win 10 World Beer Cup Awards
LAS VEGAS — Ohio breweries turned in another outstanding showing on the global stage, winning 10 awards at last month’s 2024 World Beer Cup. Fat Head’s Brewery of Middleburg Heights was the Buckeye State’s big [Read More]
Legislative Update: Bill Requires Training For Al-Bev Servers Training
COLUMBUS — Alcohol server training would be required for all permit holders and their employees under legislation introduced last month in the Ohio House of Representatives. House Bill 502 requires the training program to include [Read More]
Ohio Distillers Shine In San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO — Ohio distillers won 38 medals, including 10 double gold medals, at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Columbus’ High Bank Distillery Co. claimed six double gold medals among its nine award [Read More]
Heineken USA Explores Perspectives, Misperceptions Of Al-Bev Industry
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (PRNewswire) — Misconceptions about working in the alcoholic beverage industry impact hiring by companies, according to a report from Heineken USA. The third installment of Heineken’s Behind the Label program, “Redefining What [Read More]
Ohio-based O-I Rolls Out Returnable, Reusable Glass Wine Bottles
PERRYSBURG (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — O-I Packaging Solutions, a subsidiary of O-I Glass, recently introduced returnable, reusable glass bottles for the wine industry, with the bottles first rolling out in Oregon and extending to the West [Read More]
Beam Suntory Rebrands To Suntory Global Spirits
NEW YORK — Beam Suntory last month announced its rebrand to Suntory Global Spirits. The new name was introduced as the company marks 10 years since Suntory Holdings acquired Beam Inc. The company has grown [Read More]
Who’s News – May 21st
DONATOS — Tom Krouse has announced his retirement as Chief Executive Officer of the Columbus-based pizza chain, effective in October. Krouse joined the company in 2000 after 18 years at Wendy’s, initially overseeing franchise expansion [Read More]
ASK Program Provides Online Server Training
As every liquor permit holder in Ohio must be aware, citations for underage sales of alcohol are the most common cases I observe before the Ohio Liquor Control Commission. Section 4301.69(A) of the Ohio Revised [Read More]
Taverns Have Long History In America
May is National Tavern Month, making it a good time to examine the roots, history and contributions of taverns since Europeans first landed in America more than 400 years ago. The American tavern is a [Read More]
Marco's Signs 15-unit Expansion Deal
TOLEDO (PRNewswire) — Marco’s Pizza recently signed a development agreement with Grube Inc., a multiunit, multibrand franchise group. The agreement covers the resale of nine Marco’s locations in northwest Ohio and the opening of 15 [Read More]
Loose Ends Brewing
John Loose (center), owner of Loose Ends Brewing, celebrates with Jim Rupert (left) and Bob Pease, president and CEO of the Brewers Association, after the Centerville brewery won a silver medal at the 2024 World [Read More]
National Tavern Month Has Ohio Roots
More than seven decades ago this month, an Ohio tavern owner was the impetus for a nationwide promotion that touted the neighborhood tavern as the “Friendliest Place in Town.” This year marks the 71st anniversary [Read More]
Ohio Breweries Win Six 'Crushies'
MELVILLE, N.Y. (PRNewswire) — Ohio breweries were recognized with six awards at the recent 2024 Craft Beer Marketing Awards. Cleveland’s Great Lakes Brewing Co. won two “Crushies,” including platinum for its 35th Anniversary Brew Imperial [Read More]
Legislative Update: Testimony: 'Pay Stub' Act Would Benefit Workers, Employers
COLUMBUS — Legislation requiring employers to provide employees with earnings and deductions statements would benefit both workers and their employees, according to testimony presented last month in support of the measure. House Bill 106, the [Read More]
New Products – May 7th
GREAT LAKES BREWING CO. — The Cleveland brewery has released a new seasonal beer, Strawberry Pineapple Wheat. Brewed with strawberry and pineapple juice concentrate and natural flavors, the 5.5 percent ABV wheat beer is available [Read More]
Spring Fever No Excuse To Ignore Regulations
Spring 2024 is here and this is 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 enhancers and temporary [Read More]
Jacqueline DeGenova To Head ODLC
COLUMBUS — Jacqueline DeGenova last month was appointed superintendent of the Ohio Division of Liquor Control. DeGenova replaces former Superintendent James V. Canepa, who was appointed in December to serve as superintendent of the Ohio [Read More]
Ohio Bartenders Make Finals Of World Class Competition
NEW YORK — Two Ohio bartenders have advanced to the finals of the United States Bartender’s Guild World Class competition. Kiki Avalos from the Red Feather Kitchen in Cincinnati and Chris Marek from The Citizens [Read More]
IWSR: Agave Price Crash May Result In Cheaper Tequila Prices
As agave prices plummet and premium and above tequila demand moderates in the U.S. market, brand owners have an opportunity to improve product quality at lower price points, make additional marketing investments and divert extra [Read More]