Winery · Alexander, North Carolina
Long Eared Farm and Cidery LLC
Doing business as Long Eared Farm and Cidery. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- Winery
- Permit class
- Active
- Status
- Madison
- County
- 28701
- ZIP code
The record
Long Eared Farm and Cidery LLC holds an active federal Winery Basic Permit (NC-W-21218), with premises in Alexander, North Carolina.
- NC-W-21218
- federal permit number
- Madison
- premises county
- #11
- North Carolina rank for wineries
- 1
- wineries in Alexander
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. | NC-W-21218 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Long Eared Farm and Cidery |
| City | Alexander |
| County | Madison |
| ZIP code | 28701 |
| State | North Carolina |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Long Eared Farm and Cidery LLC fits in North Carolina
307
winery permits in North Carolina
#11
of 52 states for wineries
1,899
all permits in North Carolina
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 Long Eared Farm and Cidery LLC hold?
Long Eared Farm and Cidery LLC holds an active federal Winery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number NC-W-21218. 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 Long Eared Farm and Cidery LLC located?
Long Eared Farm and Cidery LLC's permit premises is in Alexander, North Carolina (Madison County), ZIP 28701. North Carolina holds 307 winery permits - the 11th 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
Long Eared Farm and Cidery LLC's federal Winery Basic Permit (NC-W-21218) authorizes activity in Alexander, North Carolina 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.