Distillery · Iowa City, Iowa
Big Grove Iowa City LLC
Doing business as Big Grove Brewery and Taproom. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- Distillery
- Permit class
- Active
- Status
- Iowa City
- County
- 52240
- ZIP code
The record
Big Grove Iowa City LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (IA-S-20043), with premises in Iowa City, Iowa.
- IA-S-20043
- federal permit number
- Iowa City
- premises county
- #29
- Iowa rank for distilleries
- 3
- distilleries in Iowa City
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, April 2025.
Data updated July 2026
According to the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) List of Permittees, published April 2025, this business is one of 83,590 active federal alcohol Basic Permit holders across the United States, among 18,038 wineries, 5,590 distilleries, 21,314 importers, and 38,648 wholesalers. See the full methodology for how each record is sourced.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | IA-S-20043 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Big Grove Brewery and Taproom |
| City | Iowa City |
| ZIP code | 52240 |
| State | Iowa |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Big Grove Iowa City LLC fits in Iowa
55
distillery permits in Iowa
#29
of 52 states for distilleries
1,235
all permits in Iowa
A Distilled Spirits Plant (DSP) permit authorizes producing, bottling, or warehousing spirits. DSP holders operate under a federal bond covering excise tax on every proof gallon, a heavier compliance load than other classes, which is why distilleries are the smallest of the four groups (5,590 nationwide).
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 IA-S-20043 specifically, which may not be the business's primary product line.
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Frequently asked questions
What permit does Big Grove Iowa City LLC hold?
Big Grove Iowa City LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number IA-S-20043. A Distilled Spirits Plant (DSP) permit authorizes producing, bottling, or warehousing spirits. DSP holders operate under a federal bond covering excise tax on every proof gallon, a heavier compliance load than other classes, which is why distilleries are the smallest of the four groups (5,590 nationwide).
Where is Big Grove Iowa City LLC located?
Big Grove Iowa City LLC's permit premises is in Iowa City, Iowa, ZIP 52240. Iowa holds 55 distillery permits - the 29th most of any state.
Is this an official record?
Yes. This record is drawn directly from the TTB FOIA "List of Permittees," published April 2025, public U.S. government data. Permit status can change; confirm the current status on the official TTB Public Permit Search before relying on it.
Reading this record
Big Grove Iowa City LLC's federal Distillery Basic Permit (IA-S-20043) authorizes activity in Iowa City, Iowa under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act - it does not, by itself, authorize retail sale, and does not replace the separate state Alcoholic Beverage Control license almost every holder also needs. See our methodology for how to read a federal permit record and verify current status.
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, published April 2025, public U.S. government data, reformatted without alteration. Permit status can change; confirm against the official TTB Public Permit Search. For informational purposes only and not legal, financial, or business advice; see our disclaimer.
Every figure on PlainAlcohol is rendered directly from federal TTB permit data, no number is typed in by an editor. This permit record is rendered directly from the TTB List of Permittees, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.