DSP-PLANT · Branford, Connecticut
Appstrawbrandies Distillery, LLC
Doing business as Branford Distillery. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- THIN-BOOK
- Connecticut book
- PAIR-CITY
- Branford crowd
The record
Appstrawbrandies Distillery, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (CT-S-20001), with premises in Branford, Connecticut.
- CT-S-20001
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- THIN-BOOK
- Connecticut distillery book
- PAIR-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Branford
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- THIN-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#33
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | CT-S-20001 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Branford Distillery |
| City | Branford |
| County | New Haven |
| ZIP code | 06405 |
| State | Connecticut |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Appstrawbrandies Distillery, LLC fits in Connecticut
44
distillery permits in Connecticut · THIN-BOOK
#33
of 52 states for distilleries
945
all permits in Connecticut · DENSE-BOOK
Connecticut holds 44 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Appstrawbrandies Distillery, LLC in Branford operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; 2 DSP/peer-class rows share Branford.
Connecticut's distillery book vs every state
Where Connecticut's 44 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Appstrawbrandies Distillery, LLC belongs to
44 33rd of 52 higher than 18 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 Appstrawbrandies Distillery, 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.
Aj Bottling Company LLC · Kansas →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Kansas 44 distilleries (Δ 0 heavier vs Connecticut).
Asylum Distillery, INC. · Montana →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Montana 43 distilleries (Δ 1 lighter vs Connecticut).
10 Torr Distilling and Brewing · Nevada →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Nevada 40 distilleries (Δ 4 lighter vs Connecticut).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 528 vs Connecticut's THIN-BOOK).
Connecticut permit board · THIN-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
Appstrawbrandies Distillery, LLC sits in Connecticut's THIN-BOOK distillery book (44 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · PAIR-CITY
Appstrawbrandies Distillery, LLC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Nationwide distilleries in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for Appstrawbrandies Distillery, LLC, both outside Connecticut 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 (14 holders in Branford).
Similar city distillery count
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city distillery count (2 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Appstrawbrandies Distillery, LLC hold?
Appstrawbrandies Distillery, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number CT-S-20001. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Appstrawbrandies Distillery, LLC located?
Appstrawbrandies Distillery, LLC's permit premises is in Branford, Connecticut (New Haven County), ZIP 06405. Connecticut holds 44 distillery permits - the 33rd most of any state.
How should I verify Appstrawbrandies Distillery, LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number CT-S-20001 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 Connecticut
Appstrawbrandies Distillery, LLC is directory #1 of 44 distilleries in Connecticut 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.