DSP-PLANT · Amherst, Wisconsin
Central Waters Brewing CO., INC.
Doing business as Central Waters Brewing and Distilling. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Wisconsin book
- SOLO-CITY
- Amherst crowd
The record
Central Waters Brewing CO., INC. holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (WI-S-20090), with premises in Amherst, Wisconsin.
- WI-S-20090
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Wisconsin distillery book
- SOLO-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Amherst
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- STEADY-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#18
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | WI-S-20090 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Central Waters Brewing and Distilling |
| City | Amherst |
| County | Potage |
| ZIP code | 54406 |
| State | Wisconsin |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Central Waters Brewing CO., INC. fits in Wisconsin
125
distillery permits in Wisconsin · STEADY-BOOK
#18
of 52 states for distilleries
995
all permits in Wisconsin · DENSE-BOOK
Wisconsin holds 125 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Central Waters Brewing CO., INC. in Amherst operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; this city row is sparse for distilleries.
Wisconsin's distillery book vs every state
Where Wisconsin's 125 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Central Waters Brewing CO., INC. belongs to
125 17th of 52 higher than 34 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 Waters Brewing CO., 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.
3RD Generation Enterprise, INC. · Puerto Rico →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Puerto Rico 125 distilleries (Δ 0 heavier vs Wisconsin).
Four Finger Distillery · Indiana →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Indiana 120 distilleries (Δ 5 lighter vs Wisconsin).
21 Holdings LLC · Illinois →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Illinois 117 distilleries (Δ 8 lighter vs Wisconsin).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 447 vs Wisconsin's STEADY-BOOK).
Wisconsin permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
Central Waters Brewing CO., INC. sits in Wisconsin's STEADY-BOOK distillery book (125 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · SOLO-CITY
Central Waters Brewing CO., 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 Waters Brewing CO., INC. hold?
Central Waters Brewing CO., INC. holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number WI-S-20090. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Central Waters Brewing CO., INC. located?
Central Waters Brewing CO., INC.'s permit premises is in Amherst, Wisconsin (Potage County), ZIP 54406. Wisconsin holds 125 distillery permits - the 18th most of any state.
How should I verify Central Waters Brewing CO., INC.'s permit?
Cross-check permit number WI-S-20090 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 Wisconsin
Central Waters Brewing CO., INC. is directory #21 of 125 distilleries in Wisconsin 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.