Winery · Ames, Iowa
Iowa State University
Doing business as Iowa State University Winery. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- Winery
- Permit class
- Active
- Status
- Story
- County
- 50011
- ZIP code
The record
Iowa State University holds an active federal Winery Basic Permit (IA-W-21062), with premises in Ames, Iowa.
- IA-W-21062
- federal permit number
- Story
- premises county
- #19
- Iowa rank for wineries
- 2
- wineries in Ames
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 | Winery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | IA-W-21062 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Iowa State University Winery |
| City | Ames |
| County | Story |
| ZIP code | 50011 |
| State | Iowa |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Iowa State University fits in Iowa
182
winery permits in Iowa
#19
of 52 states for wineries
1,235
all permits in Iowa
A Bonded Winery permit authorizes commercial winemaking under a federal bond that guarantees excise tax on every gallon removed for sale. It is the most common federal alcohol permit, wineries hold 18,038 of them nationwide.
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Frequently asked questions
What permit does Iowa State University hold?
Iowa State University holds an active federal Winery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number IA-W-21062. A Bonded Winery permit authorizes commercial winemaking under a federal bond that guarantees excise tax on every gallon removed for sale. It is the most common federal alcohol permit, wineries hold 18,038 of them nationwide.
Where is Iowa State University located?
Iowa State University's permit premises is in Ames, Iowa (Story County), ZIP 50011. Iowa holds 182 winery permits - the 19th 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
Iowa State University's federal Winery Basic Permit (IA-W-21062) authorizes activity in Ames, Iowa 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.