Is it Legal to Keg RTD’s?
Ready-to-Drink (“RTD”) cocktails continue to grow as an industry segment, and with any new trend in the alcohol industry, the regulations...
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James Niekamp
- Apr 27
- 3 min
TTB Audits: What to Expect
Now may be a good time to make sure your business is in compliance with TTB rules and regulations.
James Niekamp
- Mar 13
- 1 min
Ohio Division of Liquor Control Introduces Online Product Registration
The Ohio Division of Liquor Control has announced that Ohio Breweries, wineries, and low-proof mixed beverage manufacturers can now register
James Niekamp
- Feb 22
- 3 min
What to Know Before Making RTD’s
What alcohol beverage manufacturers should consider before making the jump into this new industry segment
James Niekamp
- Jan 9
- 1 min
Central and Eastern Ohio D Class Liquor Permit Renewals Due Soon
Central and Eastern Ohio D Class Liquor Permit Renewals Due Soon
James Niekamp
- Dec 13, 2022
- 1 min
Need Help with TTB Reports?
Now might be a good time to ensure your brewery, winery, or distillery is caught up on TTB reports and returns.
James Niekamp
- Nov 2, 2022
- 1 min
TTB to Require Reports and Tax Returns are Current Before Processing Certain Permit Changes
TTB is now requiring that TTB reports and returns be up to date before processing certain permit amendments and applications.
James Niekamp
- Oct 23, 2022
- 1 min
How to File a TTB Refund Claim
Many businesses in the alcohol and tobacco industries are familiar with TTB, but not all are familiar with the TTB refund claim process.
James Niekamp
- Sep 16, 2022
- 2 min
What is a TTB Transfer in Bond?
A Transfer in Bond means that alcoholic beverage product is being transferred between two manufacturing-tier bonded facilities (regardless o
James Niekamp
- Aug 19, 2022
- 1 min
How to Renew Your Ohio Liquor Permit Online
It's that time of year again. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code (R.C.) 4303.27, all permits renew annually at one of three points depending...
James Niekamp
- Jul 20, 2022
- 2 min
Ohio Liquor Permit Expired? You May Still Have Time to Appeal
This post contains important information for permit holders whose permits expired on June 1, 2022, and received a Cancel for Failure to Rene
James Niekamp
- Jul 15, 2022
- 1 min
Is Home-Distilling Legal? The Answer is Still "No".
TTB released an updated Newsletter today, reminding the public that home-distilling alcohol is not legal. As the craft spirits industry...
James Niekamp
- Jul 1, 2022
- 3 min
How Do You Transfer an Ohio Liquor Permit?
Whether you are looking to buy permits, sell permits, or simply change your business location, there are many issues to be aware of
James Niekamp
- Jun 21, 2022
- 3 min
How Much Does an Ohio Liquor Permit Cost?
How Much Does an Ohio Liquor Permit Cost?
James Niekamp
- Jun 11, 2022
- 1 min
Big Changes Coming to Ohio Division of Liquor Control Forms Soon
The Ohio Division of Liquor Control is updating its permit applications forms
James Niekamp
- Jun 6, 2022
- 2 min
Ohio Craft Breweries Can Now Partner with Food Trucks for Added Liquor Permit Privileges
Ohio Craft Breweries Can Now Partner with Food Trucks for Added Liquor Permit Privileges
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