Guides & Resources
Plain-language guides on federal TTB permits, craft alcohol trends, state regulations, and what the U.S. brewery and distillery data shows.
The Growth of Craft Distilleries in America — From 50 to 2,800+
How the American craft distillery movement grew from 50 operations in 2005 to over 2,800 by 2024. Key drivers, regional trends, and what the data shows.
Craft vs. Industrial: Understanding Alcohol Producer Types
What distinguishes craft breweries, distilleries, and wineries from large industrial producers? Learn the regulatory and production differences.
State Alcohol Regulations: What Producers Need to Know
How state alcohol laws differ from federal TTB requirements. Control states, open states, direct-to-consumer shipping rules, and three-tier system variations.
How to Get a Federal TTB Permit — Brewery, Distillery, or Winery License
Step-by-step guide to obtaining a TTB federal alcohol permit. Requirements for Brewer's Notice, Distilled Spirits Permit, and Winery Bond applications.
Brewery Market Saturation: What the Federal Permit Data Shows
Analyzing TTB brewery permit trends by state to understand market saturation, growth rates, and where opportunities remain.
US Wine Industry by State: What Federal Permit Data Reveals
Beyond Napa Valley — how the US wine industry has spread across all 50 states and what TTB permit data reveals about emerging regions.
US Alcohol Importer Landscape: Federal Permit Data Analysis
Where alcohol importers are concentrated, what drives geographic distribution, and how to understand the US import market using TTB data.
Methodology
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