Reps. Hambley, Sweeney Announce Introduction of the Ohio Proud Craft Beer Act
House Bill 509 would create a certification for beers that use Ohio-grown ingredients and allow for beer tastings at farmers' markets.House Bill 509 would create a certification for beers that use Ohio-grown ingredients and allow for beer tastings at farmers' markets.
COLUMBUS—State Representatives Steve Hambley (R-Brunswick) and Martin J. Sweeney (D-Cleveland) today announced the introduction of the Ohio Proud Craft Beer Act. House Bill 509 has 25 cosponsors and would grant “Ohio Proud Craft Beer” certifications to craft beer and cider that are brewed using Ohio-grown ingredients. Further, the bill would allow craft brewers to sell 1-ounce tastings and a limited amount of finished product for off-site consumption.