Winery · Wyoming, Michigan
Sweetwater Brew, LLC
Doing business as Kitzingen Brewery. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- Winery
- Permit class
- Active
- Status
- Kent
- County
- 49519
- ZIP code
The record
Sweetwater Brew, LLC holds an active federal Winery Basic Permit (MI-W-21164), with premises in Wyoming, Michigan.
- MI-W-21164
- federal permit number
- Kent
- premises county
- #6
- Michigan rank for wineries
- 4
- wineries in Wyoming
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. | MI-W-21164 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Kitzingen Brewery |
| City | Wyoming |
| County | Kent |
| ZIP code | 49519 |
| State | Michigan |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Sweetwater Brew, LLC fits in Michigan
747
winery permits in Michigan
#6
of 52 states for wineries
1,861
all permits in Michigan
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.
Note: this business's name suggests a brewery operation, but its TTB record on file classifies this specific permit as a Winery -- 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 MI-W-21164 specifically, which may not be the business's primary product line.
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Frequently asked questions
What permit does Sweetwater Brew, LLC hold?
Sweetwater Brew, LLC holds an active federal Winery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number MI-W-21164. 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 Sweetwater Brew, LLC located?
Sweetwater Brew, LLC's permit premises is in Wyoming, Michigan (Kent County), ZIP 49519. Michigan holds 747 winery permits - the 6th 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
Sweetwater Brew, LLC's federal Winery Basic Permit (MI-W-21164) authorizes activity in Wyoming, Michigan 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.