Distillery · Green Mountain Falls, Colorado
Victor W. Matthews, JR.
Doing business as Black Bear Distillery. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- Distillery
- Permit class
- Active
- Status
- El Paso
- County
- 80819
- ZIP code
The record
Victor W. Matthews, JR. holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (CO-S-20035), with premises in Green Mountain Falls, Colorado.
- CO-S-20035
- federal permit number
- El Paso
- premises county
- #11
- Colorado rank for distilleries
- 1
- distilleries in Green Mountain Falls
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. | CO-S-20035 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Black Bear Distillery |
| City | Green Mountain Falls |
| County | El Paso |
| ZIP code | 80819 |
| State | Colorado |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Victor W. Matthews, JR. fits in Colorado
173
distillery permits in Colorado
#11
of 52 states for distilleries
1,681
all permits in Colorado
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).
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Frequently asked questions
What permit does Victor W. Matthews, JR. hold?
Victor W. Matthews, JR. holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number CO-S-20035. 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 Victor W. Matthews, JR. located?
Victor W. Matthews, JR.'s permit premises is in Green Mountain Falls, Colorado (El Paso County), ZIP 80819. Colorado holds 173 distillery permits - the 11th 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
Victor W. Matthews, JR.'s federal Distillery Basic Permit (CO-S-20035) authorizes activity in Green Mountain Falls, Colorado 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.