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Ohio Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores (2026)

Permitted: In Ohio, groceries and convenience stores sell beer in sealed containers (a C-1 permit) and wine plus mixed beverages of up to 21% alcohol by volume (C-2), while spirits come from state contract agency stores.

PermittedVerified Jul 28, 2026

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In Ohio, groceries and convenience stores sell beer in sealed containers (a C-1 permit) and wine plus mixed beverages of up to 21% alcohol by volume (C-2), while spirits come from state contract agency stores. Those agency stores are often inside a supermarket and may sell spirits only between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m.

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