DSP-PLANT · Middleport, Ohio
Firehouse Shine LLC
Doing business as Firehouse Shine. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Ohio book
- SOLO-CITY
- Middleport crowd
The record
Firehouse Shine LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (OH-S-20163), with premises in Middleport, Ohio.
- OH-S-20163
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Ohio distillery book
- SOLO-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Middleport
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- STEADY-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#10
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | OH-S-20163 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Firehouse Shine |
| City | Middleport |
| ZIP code | 45760 |
| State | Ohio |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Firehouse Shine LLC fits in Ohio
179
distillery permits in Ohio · STEADY-BOOK
#10
of 52 states for distilleries
1,680
all permits in Ohio · DENSE-BOOK
Ohio holds 179 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Firehouse Shine LLC in Middleport operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; this city row is sparse for distilleries.
Ohio's distillery book vs every state
Where Ohio's 179 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Firehouse Shine LLC belongs to
179 10th of 52 higher than 42 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 Firehouse Shine 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.
10th Mountain Whiskey and Spirit · Colorado →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Colorado 175 distilleries (Δ 4 lighter vs Ohio).
Grain and Barrel Spirits · North Carolina →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: North Carolina 186 distilleries (Δ 7 heavier vs Ohio).
1238 Horsefields Lane LLC · Virginia →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Virginia 158 distilleries (Δ 21 lighter vs Ohio).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 393 vs Ohio's STEADY-BOOK).
Ohio permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
Firehouse Shine LLC sits in Ohio's STEADY-BOOK distillery book (179 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · SOLO-CITY
Firehouse Shine LLC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Firehouse Shine LLC hold?
Firehouse Shine LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number OH-S-20163. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Firehouse Shine LLC located?
Firehouse Shine LLC's permit premises is in Middleport, Ohio, ZIP 45760. Ohio holds 179 distillery permits - the 10th most of any state.
How should I verify Firehouse Shine LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number OH-S-20163 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 Ohio
Firehouse Shine LLC is directory #55 of 179 distilleries in Ohio 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.