DSP-PLANT · Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
Nittany Valley Distilling, LLC
Doing business as Big Spring Spirits. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Pennsylvania book
- SOLO-CITY
- Bellefonte crowd
The record
Nittany Valley Distilling, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (PA-S-20015), with premises in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.
- PA-S-20015
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Pennsylvania distillery book
- SOLO-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Bellefonte
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- STEADY-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#4
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | PA-S-20015 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Big Spring Spirits |
| City | Bellefonte |
| County | Centre |
| ZIP code | 16823 |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Nittany Valley Distilling, LLC fits in Pennsylvania
327
distillery permits in Pennsylvania · STEADY-BOOK
#4
of 52 states for distilleries
2,450
all permits in Pennsylvania · MEGA-BOOK
Pennsylvania holds 327 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Nittany Valley Distilling, LLC in Bellefonte operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; this city row is sparse for distilleries.
Pennsylvania's distillery book vs every state
Where Pennsylvania's 327 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Nittany Valley Distilling, LLC belongs to
327 4th of 52 higher than 48 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 Nittany Valley Distilling, 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.
The Distillery at Luckenbach Road · Texas →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Texas 332 distilleries (Δ 5 heavier vs Pennsylvania).
119 West Enterprises LLC · Michigan →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Michigan 318 distilleries (Δ 9 lighter vs Pennsylvania).
Clover Pond Vineyard · New York →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: New York 347 distilleries (Δ 20 heavier vs Pennsylvania).
Big Dog Beverages LLC · North Dakota →
DSP-PLANT · TRACE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: North Dakota holds 5 distilleries (Δ 322 vs Pennsylvania's STEADY-BOOK).
Pennsylvania permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
Nittany Valley Distilling, LLC sits in Pennsylvania's STEADY-BOOK distillery book (327 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · SOLO-CITY
Nittany Valley Distilling, LLC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Nittany Valley Distilling, LLC hold?
Nittany Valley Distilling, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number PA-S-20015. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Nittany Valley Distilling, LLC located?
Nittany Valley Distilling, LLC's permit premises is in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania (Centre County), ZIP 16823. Pennsylvania holds 327 distillery permits - the 4th most of any state.
How should I verify Nittany Valley Distilling, LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number PA-S-20015 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 this DSP-PLANT plate
Nittany Valley Distilling, LLC's DSP-PLANT plate (PA-S-20015) authorizes federal distillery activity in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania under the FAA Act. 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.