DSP-PLANT · San Luis Obipso, California
Central Coast Brewing, INC.
Doing business as Central Coast Brewing & Distilling. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- DENSE-BOOK
- California book
- SOLO-CITY
- San Luis Obipso crowd
The record
Central Coast Brewing, INC. holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (CA-S-20601), with premises in San Luis Obipso, California.
- CA-S-20601
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- DENSE-BOOK
- California distillery book
- SOLO-CITY
- distilleries crowd in San Luis Obipso
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- DENSE-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#1
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | CA-S-20601 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Central Coast Brewing & Distilling |
| City | San Luis Obipso |
| County | San Luis Obispo |
| ZIP code | 93401 |
| State | California |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Central Coast Brewing, INC. fits in California
572
distillery permits in California · DENSE-BOOK
#1
of 52 states for distilleries
21,002
all permits in California · MEGA-BOOK
California holds 572 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Central Coast Brewing, INC. in San Luis Obipso operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; this city row is sparse for distilleries.
California's distillery book vs every state
Where California's 572 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Central Coast Brewing, INC. belongs to
572 1st of 52 the highest 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 Central Coast Brewing, 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.
Clover Pond Vineyard · New York →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: New York 347 distilleries (Δ 225 lighter vs California).
The Distillery at Luckenbach Road · Texas →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Texas 332 distilleries (Δ 240 lighter vs California).
KBR Winery · Pennsylvania →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Pennsylvania 327 distilleries (Δ 245 lighter vs California).
Big Dog Beverages LLC · North Dakota →
DSP-PLANT · TRACE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: North Dakota holds 5 distilleries (Δ 567 vs California's DENSE-BOOK).
California permit board · DENSE-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK
Central Coast Brewing, INC. sits in California's DENSE-BOOK distillery book (572 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · SOLO-CITY
Central Coast Brewing, INC.'s DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Central Coast Brewing, INC. hold?
Central Coast Brewing, INC. holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number CA-S-20601. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Central Coast Brewing, INC. located?
Central Coast Brewing, INC.'s permit premises is in San Luis Obipso, California (San Luis Obispo County), ZIP 93401. California holds 572 distillery permits - the 1st most of any state.
How should I verify Central Coast Brewing, INC.'s permit?
Cross-check permit number CA-S-20601 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 a dense book distillery plate
Central Coast Brewing, INC.'s DSP-PLANT plate sits in California's DENSE-BOOK distillery book (572 active, state #1 nationally). 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.