DSP-PLANT · Des Moines, Iowa
Blue Ox Spirits, INC.
Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- THIN-BOOK
- Iowa book
- PAIR-CITY
- Des Moines crowd
The record
Blue Ox Spirits, INC. holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (IA-S-20039), with premises in Des Moines, Iowa.
- IA-S-20039
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- THIN-BOOK
- Iowa distillery book
- PAIR-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Des Moines
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- THIN-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#29
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | IA-S-20039 |
| City | Des Moines |
| ZIP code | 50313 |
| State | Iowa |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Blue Ox Spirits, INC. fits in Iowa
56
distillery permits in Iowa · THIN-BOOK
#29
of 52 states for distilleries
1,238
all permits in Iowa · DENSE-BOOK
Iowa holds 56 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Blue Ox Spirits, INC. in Des Moines operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; 3 DSP/peer-class rows share Des Moines.
Iowa's distillery book vs every state
Where Iowa's 56 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Blue Ox Spirits, INC. belongs to
56 29th of 52 higher than 22 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 Ox Spirits, INC.
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.
1827 Spirits · Louisiana →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Louisiana 56 distilleries (Δ 0 heavier vs Iowa).
1841 Dorset West RD · Vermont →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Vermont 55 distilleries (Δ 1 lighter vs Iowa).
505 Spirits · New Mexico →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: New Mexico 55 distilleries (Δ 1 lighter vs Iowa).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 516 vs Iowa's THIN-BOOK).
Iowa permit board · THIN-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
Blue Ox Spirits, INC. sits in Iowa's THIN-BOOK distillery book (56 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · PAIR-CITY
Blue Ox Spirits, INC.'s DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Other distilleries near Des Moines
All permit holders in Des Moines →Nationwide distilleries in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for Blue Ox Spirits, INC., both outside Iowa 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 (68 holders in Des Moines).
Similar city distillery count
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city distillery count (3 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Blue Ox Spirits, INC. hold?
Blue Ox Spirits, INC. holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number IA-S-20039. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Blue Ox Spirits, INC. located?
Blue Ox Spirits, INC.'s permit premises is in Des Moines, Iowa, ZIP 50313. Iowa holds 56 distillery permits - the 29th most of any state.
How should I verify Blue Ox Spirits, INC.'s permit?
Cross-check permit number IA-S-20039 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 Iowa
Blue Ox Spirits, INC. is directory #10 of 56 distilleries in Iowa 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.