DSP-PLANT · Petoskey, Michigan
Beards Brewery LLC
Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Michigan book
- PAIR-CITY
- Petoskey crowd
The record
Beards Brewery LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (MI-S-20248), with premises in Petoskey, Michigan.
- MI-S-20248
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Michigan distillery book
- PAIR-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Petoskey
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- STEADY-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#5
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | MI-S-20248 |
| City | Petoskey |
| County | Emmet |
| ZIP code | 49770 |
| State | Michigan |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Beards Brewery LLC fits in Michigan
318
distillery permits in Michigan · STEADY-BOOK
#5
of 52 states for distilleries
1,881
all permits in Michigan · DENSE-BOOK
Michigan holds 318 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Beards Brewery LLC in Petoskey operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; 5 DSP/peer-class rows share Petoskey.
Note: this business's name suggests a brewery operation, but its TTB record on file classifies this specific permit as a Distillery -- a business can legally hold more than one permit class (for example, a winery producing brandy to fortify wine needs a separate Distilled Spirits Plant permit). This page reflects the permit class TTB assigned to permit number MI-S-20248 specifically, which may not be the business's primary product line.
Michigan's distillery book vs every state
Where Michigan's 318 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Beards Brewery LLC belongs to
318 5th of 52 higher than 47 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 Beards Brewery LLC
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.
KBR Winery · Pennsylvania →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Pennsylvania 327 distilleries (Δ 9 heavier vs Michigan).
The Distillery at Luckenbach Road · Texas →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Texas 332 distilleries (Δ 14 heavier vs Michigan).
Clover Pond Vineyard · New York →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: New York 347 distilleries (Δ 29 heavier vs Michigan).
Big Dog Beverages LLC · North Dakota →
DSP-PLANT · TRACE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: North Dakota holds 5 distilleries (Δ 313 vs Michigan's STEADY-BOOK).
Michigan permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
Beards Brewery LLC sits in Michigan's STEADY-BOOK distillery book (318 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · PAIR-CITY
Beards Brewery LLC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Other distilleries near Petoskey
Nationwide distilleries in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for Beards Brewery LLC, both outside Michigan 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 (22 holders in Petoskey).
Similar city distillery count
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city distillery count (5 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Beards Brewery LLC hold?
Beards Brewery LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number MI-S-20248. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Beards Brewery LLC located?
Beards Brewery LLC's permit premises is in Petoskey, Michigan (Emmet County), ZIP 49770. Michigan holds 318 distillery permits - the 5th most of any state.
How should I verify Beards Brewery LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number MI-S-20248 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 Michigan
Beards Brewery LLC is directory #27 of 318 distilleries in Michigan 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.