Distillery · Louisville, Kentucky
Derby City Hops, LLC
Doing business as Hop Atomica. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- Distillery
- Permit class
- Active
- Status
- Louisville
- County
- 40217
- ZIP code
The record
Derby City Hops, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (KY-S-20129), with premises in Louisville, Kentucky.
- KY-S-20129
- federal permit number
- Louisville
- premises county
- #7
- Kentucky rank for distilleries
- 41
- distilleries in Louisville
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, April 2025.
Data updated July 2026
According to the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) List of Permittees, published April 2025, this business is one of 83,590 active federal alcohol Basic Permit holders across the United States, among 18,038 wineries, 5,590 distilleries, 21,314 importers, and 38,648 wholesalers. See the full methodology for how each record is sourced.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | KY-S-20129 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Hop Atomica |
| City | Louisville |
| ZIP code | 40217 |
| State | Kentucky |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Derby City Hops, LLC fits in Kentucky
198
distillery permits in Kentucky
#7
of 52 states for distilleries
927
all permits in Kentucky
A Distilled Spirits Plant (DSP) permit authorizes producing, bottling, or warehousing spirits. DSP holders operate under a federal bond covering excise tax on every proof gallon, a heavier compliance load than other classes, which is why distilleries are the smallest of the four groups (5,590 nationwide).
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Frequently asked questions
What permit does Derby City Hops, LLC hold?
Derby City Hops, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number KY-S-20129. A Distilled Spirits Plant (DSP) permit authorizes producing, bottling, or warehousing spirits. DSP holders operate under a federal bond covering excise tax on every proof gallon, a heavier compliance load than other classes, which is why distilleries are the smallest of the four groups (5,590 nationwide).
Where is Derby City Hops, LLC located?
Derby City Hops, LLC's permit premises is in Louisville, Kentucky, ZIP 40217. Kentucky holds 198 distillery permits - the 7th most of any state.
Is this an official record?
Yes. This record is drawn directly from the TTB FOIA "List of Permittees," published April 2025, public U.S. government data. Permit status can change; confirm the current status on the official TTB Public Permit Search before relying on it.
Reading this record
Derby City Hops, LLC's federal Distillery Basic Permit (KY-S-20129) authorizes activity in Louisville, Kentucky under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act - it does not, by itself, authorize retail sale, and does not replace the separate state Alcoholic Beverage Control license almost every holder also needs. See our methodology for how to read a federal permit record and verify current status.
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, published April 2025, public U.S. government data, reformatted without alteration. Permit status can change; confirm against the official TTB Public Permit Search. For informational purposes only and not legal, financial, or business advice; see our disclaimer.
Every figure on PlainAlcohol is rendered directly from federal TTB permit data, no number is typed in by an editor. This permit record is rendered directly from the TTB List of Permittees, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.