DSP-PLANT · Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Fernson Taphouse, LLC
Doing business as Fernson Distilling CO.. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- TRACE-BOOK
- South Dakota book
- PAIR-CITY
- Sioux Falls crowd
The record
Fernson Taphouse, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (SD-S-20021), with premises in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
- SD-S-20021
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- TRACE-BOOK
- South Dakota distillery book
- PAIR-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Sioux Falls
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- TRACE-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#48
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | SD-S-20021 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Fernson Distilling CO. |
| City | Sioux Falls |
| County | Minnehaha |
| ZIP code | 57104 |
| State | South Dakota |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Fernson Taphouse, LLC fits in South Dakota
19
distillery permits in South Dakota · TRACE-BOOK
#48
of 52 states for distilleries
116
all permits in South Dakota · THIN-BOOK
South Dakota holds 19 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Fernson Taphouse, LLC in Sioux Falls operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; 4 DSP/peer-class rows share Sioux Falls.
South Dakota's distillery book vs every state
Where South Dakota's 19 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Fernson Taphouse, LLC belongs to
19 48th of 52 higher than 4 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 Fernson Taphouse, 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.
13th Hour Distilling · Rhode Island →
DSP-PLANT · TRACE-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Rhode Island 21 distilleries (Δ 2 heavier vs South Dakota).
Arcola Distillery · Wyoming →
DSP-PLANT · TRACE-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Wyoming 21 distilleries (Δ 2 heavier vs South Dakota).
8aees Distilling CO. · Oklahoma →
DSP-PLANT · TRACE-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Oklahoma 23 distilleries (Δ 4 heavier vs South Dakota).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 553 vs South Dakota's TRACE-BOOK).
South Dakota permit board · TRACE-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · TRACE-BOOK
Fernson Taphouse, LLC sits in South Dakota's TRACE-BOOK distillery book (19 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · PAIR-CITY
Fernson Taphouse, LLC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Other distilleries near Sioux Falls
Nationwide distilleries in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for Fernson Taphouse, LLC, both outside South Dakota 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 (27 holders in Sioux Falls).
Similar city distillery count
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city distillery count (4 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Fernson Taphouse, LLC hold?
Fernson Taphouse, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number SD-S-20021. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Fernson Taphouse, LLC located?
Fernson Taphouse, LLC's permit premises is in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (Minnehaha County), ZIP 57104. South Dakota holds 19 distillery permits - the 48th most of any state.
How should I verify Fernson Taphouse, LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number SD-S-20021 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 this DSP-PLANT plate
Fernson Taphouse, LLC's DSP-PLANT plate (SD-S-20021) authorizes federal distillery activity in Sioux Falls, South Dakota under the FAA Act. 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.