Spirits overcome tariffs to post ninth straight year of U.S. sales growth
Spirits such as whiskey, tequila, cognac and vodka are gaining market share at a time when American beer consumption is falling.
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Lawmakers consider changes to allow more alcohol permits in growing communities
The omnibus alcohol bill authored by Rep. Ben Smaltz, R-Auburn, would also create a special alcohol permit for a planned food hall at the Bottleworks development on Massachusetts Avenue.
House OKs allowing wine, mixed drink sales from golf carts
Indiana residents would be able to sell wine and mixed drinks like margaritas from golf carts on the state's golf courses under a bill that's cleared the Indiana House.
Greenwood exploits creek for ‘riverfront’ district
As part of its effort to add redevelop its downtown, Greenwood is putting an unusual asset to use: a meandering minor waterway that in spots is not much wider than a drainage ditch.
Indiana wine retailer seeks to sell across state lines
Lebamoff Enterprises will be allowed to reopen a 2016 lawsuit against Illinois after prevailing in the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Time change means extra hour for alcoholic beverage sales
Drinkers in Indiana will have an extra hour to purchase alcoholic beverages early Sunday.
Alcohol commission recommends changes to state’s permit quota system
The proposed change would allow communities to create an “entertainment district” and increase their permit quota by 25 percent in that area.
Task force expected to recommend funding boost for state alcohol agency
Sen. Ron Alting said the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission needs more funding to hire more officers and employees, and to update technology.
Indiana booze study commission unlikely to call for big reforms
A state task force conducting an in-depth review of Indiana's alcohol laws is likely to conclude its two-year study without taking a position on cold beer sales.
Local distillery raises $2M, beefs up exec team for expansion plan
Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery said the investment funds will be used for a multistate distribution expansion and strategic brand-marketing support.
Bosma replaces Gard with new leader on alcohol study panel
Bill Davis is known traditionally to oppose the expansion of alcohol laws, previously turning down hearings and voting against Sunday alcohol sales in 2012 and 2013 as the chair of the House Public Policy Committee.
Indiana convenience stores find new way around cold beer ban
The announcement on Thursday, ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, was the latest attempt to combat liquor stores’ exclusive right to sell cold carry-out beer in Indiana.
Indiana’s largest beer distributor laying off 100 workers
Monarch Beverage Co. expects the job cuts to occur by Sept. 1, when the Indianapolis-based wholesaler will pull out of the wine business by closing its $67 million-a-year wine distribution business.
Sun King unveils restaurant lineup for Carmel distillery, tap room
Sun King Brewery on Tuesday announced plans to fill the food hall in its soon-to-open tap room and distillery in Carmel with four independently-operated eateries.
UPDATE: Governor signs bill allowing Sunday carryout alcohol sales in Indiana
The law takes effect immediately, which means Sunday alcohol sales will be allowed beginning this weekend at liquor stores, pharmacies, convenience stores and big-box retailers.
Holcomb to sign Sunday alcohol sales bill Wednesday
The bill will take effect immediately after it’s signed, which means Sunday alcohol sales will be allowed beginning this weekend at liquor stores, pharmacies, convenience stores and big box retailers.
Sunday booze sales coming to Indiana after Legislature OK
The measure will take effect months before initially anticipated. That's because the bill was tweaked last week to make it effective immediately after being signed, instead of July 1.
Indiana governor pledges to sign Sunday alcohol sales bill
Gov. Eric Holcomb said he has a pen ready to sign a bill that would overturn the Indiana law that bans carryout alcohol sales on Sundays.
Indiana House vote puts Sunday alcohol sales near approval
Hoosiers could be able to buy carryout alcohol on Sundays within weeks, depending on how quickly final legislative action is taken.
Bill alleviates liquor-permit scramble in suburbs
A state Senate bill aims to provide additional alcohol permits to a handful of municipalities, and even a major mixed-use development in downtown Indianapolis.