DSP-PLANT · Brainerd, Minnesota
Brainerd Distilling Company
Doing business as 5rocks Distilling CO. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- THIN-BOOK
- Minnesota book
- SOLO-CITY
- Brainerd crowd
The record
Brainerd Distilling Company holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (MN-S-20048), with premises in Brainerd, Minnesota.
- MN-S-20048
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- THIN-BOOK
- Minnesota distillery book
- SOLO-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Brainerd
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- THIN-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#23
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | MN-S-20048 |
| Operating name (DBA) | 5rocks Distilling CO |
| City | Brainerd |
| County | Crow Wing |
| ZIP code | 56401 |
| State | Minnesota |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Brainerd Distilling Company fits in Minnesota
84
distillery permits in Minnesota · THIN-BOOK
#23
of 52 states for distilleries
771
all permits in Minnesota · STEADY-BOOK
Minnesota holds 84 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Brainerd Distilling Company in Brainerd operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; this city row is sparse for distilleries.
Minnesota's distillery book vs every state
Where Minnesota's 84 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Brainerd Distilling Company belongs to
84 23rd of 52 higher than 29 of 52 states
States, banded by distillery permit count
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more states. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source TTB FOIA List of Permittees, aggregated by state · September 2026
Read with Brainerd Distilling Company
ABS(distillery_count) peers first (same permit class, other states), then a LARGEST-distance pole and a class-branched guide, not a fixed Related strip.
1ST Distillery of USA, LLC · Maryland →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Maryland 87 distilleries (Δ 3 heavier vs Minnesota).
3BR Distillery LLC · New Jersey →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: New Jersey 73 distilleries (Δ 11 lighter vs Minnesota).
1 HB · Arizona →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Arizona 72 distilleries (Δ 12 lighter vs Minnesota).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 488 vs Minnesota's THIN-BOOK).
Minnesota permit board · THIN-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
Brainerd Distilling Company sits in Minnesota's THIN-BOOK distillery book (84 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · SOLO-CITY
Brainerd Distilling Company's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Nationwide distilleries in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for Brainerd Distilling Company, both outside Minnesota so the neighborhoods are not city or state containment (the in-city list above stays local).
Similar city permit density
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city permit-holder count (9 holders in Brainerd).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Brainerd Distilling Company hold?
Brainerd Distilling Company holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number MN-S-20048. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Brainerd Distilling Company located?
Brainerd Distilling Company's permit premises is in Brainerd, Minnesota (Crow Wing County), ZIP 56401. Minnesota holds 84 distillery permits - the 23rd most of any state.
How should I verify Brainerd Distilling Company's permit?
Cross-check permit number MN-S-20048 against the TTB Public Permit Search and confirm the distillery class matches your use case. This page reflects the September 2026 FOIA List of Permittees extract; status can change between vintages.
Reading an early-directory distillery plate in Minnesota
Brainerd Distilling Company is directory #12 of 84 distilleries in Minnesota under alphabetical TTB placement. A DSP permit covers spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing under excise bond; it is not a retail license and does not by itself authorize bar or package sales.