DSP-PLANT · Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
American Craft Brewery LLC
Doing business as Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- TRACE-BOOK
- Delaware book
- PAIR-CITY
- Rehoboth Beach crowd
The record
American Craft Brewery LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (DE-S-20014), with premises in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
- DE-S-20014
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- TRACE-BOOK
- Delaware distillery book
- PAIR-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Rehoboth Beach
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- TRACE-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#51
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | DE-S-20014 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats |
| City | Rehoboth Beach |
| County | Sussex |
| ZIP code | 19971 |
| State | Delaware |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How American Craft Brewery LLC fits in Delaware
7
distillery permits in Delaware · TRACE-BOOK
#51
of 52 states for distilleries
351
all permits in Delaware · STEADY-BOOK
Delaware holds 7 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). American Craft Brewery LLC in Rehoboth Beach operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; 2 DSP/peer-class rows share Rehoboth Beach.
Note: this business's name suggests a brewery operation, but its TTB record on file classifies this specific permit as a Distillery -- a business can legally hold more than one permit class (for example, a winery producing brandy to fortify wine needs a separate Distilled Spirits Plant permit). This page reflects the permit class TTB assigned to permit number DE-S-20014 specifically, which may not be the business's primary product line.
Delaware's distillery book vs every state
Where Delaware's 7 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort American Craft Brewery LLC belongs to
7 51st of 52 higher than 1 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 American Craft Brewery 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.
Big Dog Beverages LLC · North Dakota →
DSP-PLANT · TRACE-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: North Dakota 5 distilleries (Δ 2 lighter vs Delaware).
Beaver Creek Distillery · Mississippi →
DSP-PLANT · TRACE-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Mississippi 11 distilleries (Δ 4 heavier vs Delaware).
Brightwood Pizza & Bottle · District of Columbia →
DSP-PLANT · TRACE-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: District of Columbia 14 distilleries (Δ 7 heavier vs Delaware).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 565 vs Delaware's TRACE-BOOK).
Delaware permit board · TRACE-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · TRACE-BOOK
American Craft Brewery LLC sits in Delaware's TRACE-BOOK distillery book (7 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · PAIR-CITY
American Craft Brewery LLC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Other distilleries near Rehoboth Beach
All permit holders in Rehoboth Beach →Nationwide distilleries in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for American Craft Brewery LLC, both outside Delaware 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 (7 holders in Rehoboth Beach).
Similar city distillery count
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city distillery count (2 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does American Craft Brewery LLC hold?
American Craft Brewery LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number DE-S-20014. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is American Craft Brewery LLC located?
American Craft Brewery LLC's permit premises is in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware (Sussex County), ZIP 19971. Delaware holds 7 distillery permits - the 51st most of any state.
How should I verify American Craft Brewery LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number DE-S-20014 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 Delaware
American Craft Brewery LLC is directory #1 of 7 distilleries in Delaware 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.