DSP-PLANT · Waunakee, Wisconsin
Octopi Brewing LLC
Doing business as Octopi. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Wisconsin book
- PAIR-CITY
- Waunakee crowd
The record
Octopi Brewing LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (WI-S-20049), with premises in Waunakee, Wisconsin.
- WI-S-20049
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Wisconsin distillery book
- PAIR-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Waunakee
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- STEADY-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#18
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | WI-S-20049 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Octopi |
| City | Waunakee |
| County | Dane |
| ZIP code | 53597 |
| State | Wisconsin |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Octopi Brewing LLC fits in Wisconsin
125
distillery permits in Wisconsin · STEADY-BOOK
#18
of 52 states for distilleries
995
all permits in Wisconsin · DENSE-BOOK
Wisconsin holds 125 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Octopi Brewing LLC in Waunakee operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; 2 DSP/peer-class rows share Waunakee.
Wisconsin's distillery book vs every state
Where Wisconsin's 125 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Octopi Brewing LLC belongs to
125 17th of 52 higher than 34 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 Octopi Brewing LLC
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.
3RD Generation Enterprise, INC. · Puerto Rico →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Puerto Rico 125 distilleries (Δ 0 heavier vs Wisconsin).
Four Finger Distillery · Indiana →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Indiana 120 distilleries (Δ 5 lighter vs Wisconsin).
21 Holdings LLC · Illinois →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Illinois 117 distilleries (Δ 8 lighter vs Wisconsin).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 447 vs Wisconsin's STEADY-BOOK).
Wisconsin permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
Octopi Brewing LLC sits in Wisconsin's STEADY-BOOK distillery book (125 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · PAIR-CITY
Octopi Brewing LLC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Other distilleries near Waunakee
All permit holders in Waunakee →Nationwide distilleries in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for Octopi Brewing LLC, both outside Wisconsin 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 (15 holders in Waunakee).
Similar city distillery count
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city distillery count (2 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Octopi Brewing LLC hold?
Octopi Brewing LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number WI-S-20049. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Octopi Brewing LLC located?
Octopi Brewing LLC's permit premises is in Waunakee, Wisconsin (Dane County), ZIP 53597. Wisconsin holds 125 distillery permits - the 18th most of any state.
How should I verify Octopi Brewing LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number WI-S-20049 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
Octopi Brewing LLC's DSP-PLANT plate (WI-S-20049) authorizes federal distillery activity in Waunakee, Wisconsin 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.