UPDATE: the Save Ohio Bevs campaign has now surpassed 16,000 Supporters!
Ohio Brewery Collective’s SaveOhioBevs.com Campaign Surpasses 13,000 Supporters
Ohioans show early support urging legislative override vote on THC Beverage Bill
CLEVELAND, Mar. 27, 2026 – A growing coalition of major breweries across the state continue to drive the effort to override Governor DeWine’s line-item veto of portions of Senate Bill 56, effectively banning production and sale of THC beverages in Ohio.
Breweries including Great Lakes Brewing Company, Fifty West, Rhinegeist, Urban Artifact, Seventh Son, Land Grant, Wolf’s Ridge, Saucy Brew Works, Jackie O’s, MadTree, Nine Giant, Third Eye, and Rambling House launched saveohiobevs.com on March 23. In under 30 minutes the site surpassed 1,000 supporters, and broke 10,000 supporters in three days. The growing collective now includes 13 Ohio craft breweries who have joined forces to grow awareness and support.
These Ohio businesses, employees, and consumers are mobilizing to protect the future of hemp-derived THC beverages in the state, launching a coordinated advocacy campaign encouraging residents to visit https://www.saveohiobevs.com/ and contact their elected officials about overriding the Governor’s veto in SB 56, which removed provisions allowing for regulated hemp beverage sales. As support grows, brewery leaders stress urgency and continued engagement.
“We are so grateful for the collaborative efforts of our fellow Ohio breweries, and encouraged by the overwhelming early response to this campaign. As support continues to grow across the state, our goal is to keep the momentum and continue to make noise ahead of May when our representatives are back in session. We need more folks to send emails and pick up the phone to stay top-of-mind, to show that this matters to Ohioans and that we are not going anywhere.”
– Steven Pauwels, Co-CEO, Great Lakes Brewing Company
The campaign follows Governor Mike DeWine’s line-item veto of portions of Senate Bill 56 that had established a regulatory framework for low-dose THC beverages. The language had previously passed both the Ohio House and Senate with bipartisan support and was designed to create clear standards for manufacturing oversight, age restrictions, and distribution through licensed establishments.
Advocates say the veto disrupts lawmakers’ efforts to regulate an already active consumer market. Industry stakeholders believe sufficient legislative support exists to override the veto, but legislative leadership must first bring the measure to the floor. The advocacy initiative aims to demonstrate broad public and business support across Ohio.
A Renewed Call to Action for Ohio Residents
Through SaveOhioBevs.com, Ohio residents can identify their State Representative and State Senator and send a message urging legislative leaders to schedule an override vote. The platform also enables constituents to contact House Speaker Matt Huffman and Senate President Rob McColley to emphasize the urgency of action. In addition to sending emails, 21+ residents are
encouraged to follow up with phone calls.
Economic and Workforce Impact
Supporters point to the growing role of hemp-derived beverage manufacturing in Ohio’s economy, with over 700 jobs and meaningful local investment tied to the category. According to the Whitney Economic Impact Study, the line-item veto has a $130 million revenue impact. Advocates argue that clear, enforceable regulations—such as those included in SB 56—are essential to maintaining responsible adult access while supporting Ohio businesses.
The Float Shoppe Social Sodas and Local Industry Response
Local producers, including GLBC, makers of The Float Shoppe THC-infused Social Sodas, say the veto has created immediate uncertainty for employees, retail partners, and customers. They emphasize that the proposed regulatory framework would have ensured low-dose products remained available exclusively to adults 21 and older under strict oversight.
“It’s imperative that independent craft breweries in our state continue to evolve and innovate as we always have, in order to meet consumer demand and remain competitive. We are simply seeking common-sense regulations for low-dose THC beverages, just as we have in place for our craft beers, seltzers, ciders, and other 21+ beverages.”
– Chris Brown, Co-CEO, Great Lakes Brewing Company
Business leaders are encouraging Ohioans who support regulated access to participate in the advocacy effort and help ensure lawmakers revisit the issue.
Make Your Voice Heard
Ohio residents who wish to support bringing an override vote to the legislative floor can learn more and take action by visiting:
https://www.saveohiobevs.com/