DSP-PLANT · Hope, Maine
Blue Barren LLC
Doing business as Blue Barren Distillery. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- THIN-BOOK
- Maine book
- SOLO-CITY
- Hope crowd
The record
Blue Barren LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (ME-S-20023), with premises in Hope, Maine.
- ME-S-20023
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- THIN-BOOK
- Maine distillery book
- SOLO-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Hope
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- THIN-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#28
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | ME-S-20023 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Blue Barren Distillery |
| City | Hope |
| ZIP code | 04847 |
| State | Maine |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Blue Barren LLC fits in Maine
58
distillery permits in Maine · THIN-BOOK
#28
of 52 states for distilleries
625
all permits in Maine · STEADY-BOOK
Maine holds 58 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Blue Barren LLC in Hope operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; this city row is sparse for distilleries.
Maine's distillery book vs every state
Where Maine's 58 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Blue Barren LLC belongs to
58 27th of 52 higher than 24 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 Blue Barren 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.
PS Distilling CO · Alabama →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Alabama 58 distilleries (Δ 0 heavier vs Maine).
173 Craft Distillery · Iowa →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Iowa 56 distilleries (Δ 2 lighter vs Maine).
1827 Spirits · Louisiana →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Louisiana 56 distilleries (Δ 2 lighter vs Maine).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 514 vs Maine's THIN-BOOK).
Maine permit board · THIN-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
Blue Barren LLC sits in Maine's THIN-BOOK distillery book (58 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · SOLO-CITY
Blue Barren LLC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Blue Barren LLC hold?
Blue Barren LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number ME-S-20023. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Blue Barren LLC located?
Blue Barren LLC's permit premises is in Hope, Maine, ZIP 04847. Maine holds 58 distillery permits - the 28th most of any state.
How should I verify Blue Barren LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number ME-S-20023 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 Maine
Blue Barren LLC is directory #14 of 58 distilleries in Maine 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.