DSP-PLANT · Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
The Lion Brewery, INC.
Doing business as Lion Brewery. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Pennsylvania book
- PAIR-CITY
- Wilkes-Barre crowd
The record
The Lion Brewery, INC. holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (PA-S-20239), with premises in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
- PA-S-20239
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Pennsylvania distillery book
- PAIR-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Wilkes-Barre
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- STEADY-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#4
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | PA-S-20239 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Lion Brewery |
| City | Wilkes-Barre |
| County | Luzerne |
| ZIP code | 18705 |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How The Lion Brewery, INC. fits in Pennsylvania
327
distillery permits in Pennsylvania · STEADY-BOOK
#4
of 52 states for distilleries
2,450
all permits in Pennsylvania · MEGA-BOOK
Pennsylvania holds 327 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). The Lion Brewery, INC. in Wilkes-Barre operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; 3 DSP/peer-class rows share Wilkes-Barre.
Note: this business's name suggests a brewery operation, but its TTB record on file classifies this specific permit as a Distillery -- 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 PA-S-20239 specifically, which may not be the business's primary product line.
Pennsylvania's distillery book vs every state
Where Pennsylvania's 327 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort The Lion Brewery, INC. belongs to
327 4th of 52 higher than 48 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 The Lion Brewery, INC.
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.
The Distillery at Luckenbach Road · Texas →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Texas 332 distilleries (Δ 5 heavier vs Pennsylvania).
119 West Enterprises LLC · Michigan →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Michigan 318 distilleries (Δ 9 lighter vs Pennsylvania).
Clover Pond Vineyard · New York →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: New York 347 distilleries (Δ 20 heavier vs Pennsylvania).
Big Dog Beverages LLC · North Dakota →
DSP-PLANT · TRACE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: North Dakota holds 5 distilleries (Δ 322 vs Pennsylvania's STEADY-BOOK).
Pennsylvania permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
The Lion Brewery, INC. sits in Pennsylvania's STEADY-BOOK distillery book (327 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · PAIR-CITY
The Lion Brewery, INC.'s DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Other distilleries near Wilkes-Barre
All permit holders in Wilkes-Barre →Nationwide distilleries in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for The Lion Brewery, INC., both outside Pennsylvania 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 (21 holders in Wilkes-Barre).
Similar city distillery count
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city distillery count (3 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does The Lion Brewery, INC. hold?
The Lion Brewery, INC. holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number PA-S-20239. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is The Lion Brewery, INC. located?
The Lion Brewery, INC.'s permit premises is in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania (Luzerne County), ZIP 18705. Pennsylvania holds 327 distillery permits - the 4th most of any state.
How should I verify The Lion Brewery, INC.'s permit?
Cross-check permit number PA-S-20239 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
The Lion Brewery, INC.'s DSP-PLANT plate (PA-S-20239) authorizes federal distillery activity in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 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.