DSP-PLANT · Valparaiso, Indiana
Blockhead LLC
Doing business as Blockhead. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Indiana book
- PAIR-CITY
- Valparaiso crowd
The record
Blockhead LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (IN-S-20094), with premises in Valparaiso, Indiana.
- IN-S-20094
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Indiana distillery book
- PAIR-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Valparaiso
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- STEADY-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#19
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | IN-S-20094 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Blockhead |
| City | Valparaiso |
| County | Porter |
| ZIP code | 46383 |
| State | Indiana |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Blockhead LLC fits in Indiana
120
distillery permits in Indiana · STEADY-BOOK
#19
of 52 states for distilleries
680
all permits in Indiana · STEADY-BOOK
Indiana holds 120 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Blockhead LLC in Valparaiso operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; 3 DSP/peer-class rows share Valparaiso.
Indiana's distillery book vs every state
Where Indiana's 120 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Blockhead LLC belongs to
120 19th of 52 higher than 33 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 Blockhead 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.
21 Holdings LLC · Illinois →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Illinois 117 distilleries (Δ 3 lighter vs Indiana).
3RD Generation Enterprise, INC. · Puerto Rico →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Puerto Rico 125 distilleries (Δ 5 heavier vs Indiana).
45th Parallel Spirits, LLC · Wisconsin →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Wisconsin 125 distilleries (Δ 5 heavier vs Indiana).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 452 vs Indiana's STEADY-BOOK).
Indiana permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
Blockhead LLC sits in Indiana's STEADY-BOOK distillery book (120 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · PAIR-CITY
Blockhead LLC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Other distilleries near Valparaiso
All permit holders in Valparaiso →Nationwide distilleries in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for Blockhead LLC, both outside Indiana 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 (13 holders in Valparaiso).
Similar city distillery count
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city distillery count (3 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Blockhead LLC hold?
Blockhead LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number IN-S-20094. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Blockhead LLC located?
Blockhead LLC's permit premises is in Valparaiso, Indiana (Porter County), ZIP 46383. Indiana holds 120 distillery permits - the 19th most of any state.
How should I verify Blockhead LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number IN-S-20094 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 Indiana
Blockhead LLC is directory #16 of 120 distilleries in Indiana 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.