WHOLESALE-BASIC · Vancouver, Washington
Specialty Beer Services, INC.
Doing business as SBS Imports. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- MEGA-BOOK
- Washington book
- BUSY-CITY
- Vancouver crowd
The record
Specialty Beer Services, INC. holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit (WA-P-21921), with premises in Vancouver, Washington.
- WA-P-21921
- federal permit number
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- MEGA-BOOK
- Washington wholesaler book
- BUSY-CITY
- wholesalers crowd in Vancouver
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- WHOLESALE-BASIC
- MEGA-BOOK
- BUSY-CITY
- STATE-#5
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Wholesaler |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | WA-P-21921 |
| Operating name (DBA) | SBS Imports |
| City | Vancouver |
| County | Clark |
| ZIP code | 98684 |
| State | Washington |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Specialty Beer Services, INC. fits in Washington
1,909
wholesaler permits in Washington · MEGA-BOOK
#5
of 52 states for wholesalers
4,139
all permits in Washington · MEGA-BOOK
Washington carries 1,909 wholesaler permits — the largest FAA class at 38,957 holders nationwide. Specialty Beer Services, INC. in Vancouver sits in the middle tier; 4,139 combined permit rows are on file for Washington.
Note: this business's name suggests an importer operation, but its TTB record on file classifies this specific permit as a Wholesaler -- 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 WA-P-21921 specifically, which may not be the business's primary product line.
Washington's wholesaler book vs every state
Where Washington's 1,909 active wholesalers rank among all states, the cohort Specialty Beer Services, INC. belongs to
1,909 5th of 52 higher than 47 of 52 states
States, banded by wholesaler 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 Specialty Beer Services, INC.
ABS(wholesaler_count) peers first (same permit class, other states), then a LARGEST-distance pole and a class-branched guide, not a fixed Related strip.
100 Points LTD CO · Texas →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Texas 2,143 wholesalers (Δ 234 heavier vs Washington).
1232 Wine LLC · Oregon →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · DENSE-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Oregon 1,461 wholesalers (Δ 448 lighter vs Washington).
13th Floor Distribution LLC · Illinois →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · DENSE-BOOK
ABS(wholesaler_count) peer: Illinois 1,154 wholesalers (Δ 755 lighter vs Washington).
"one-World Logistics" · California →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(wholesaler_count) pole: California holds 9,346 wholesalers (Δ 7,437 vs Washington's MEGA-BOOK).
Washington permit board · MEGA-BOOK →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK
Specialty Beer Services, INC. sits in Washington's MEGA-BOOK wholesaler book (1,909 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Three-tier system · WHOLESALE-BASIC →
WHOLESALE-BASIC · BUSY-CITY
Specialty Beer Services, INC.'s WHOLESALE-BASIC plate is the middle tier, state separation laws drive why wholesaler books dwarf the others.
Other wholesalers near Vancouver
Nationwide wholesalers in similarly dense permit cities
Nationwide wholesalers outside Washington with comparable city books — Specialty Beer Services, INC.'s wholesaler plate is compared on permit-holder density, not production volume.
Similar city permit density
Nearest cross-state wholesalers by city permit-holder count (102 holders in Vancouver).
Similar city wholesaler count
Nearest cross-state wholesalers by city wholesaler count (73 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Specialty Beer Services, INC. hold?
Specialty Beer Services, INC. holds an active federal Wholesaler Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number WA-P-21921. Wholesaler Basic Permits cover the three-tier middle lane (38,957 nationwide).
Where is Specialty Beer Services, INC. located?
Specialty Beer Services, INC.'s permit premises is in Vancouver, Washington (Clark County), ZIP 98684. Washington holds 1,909 wholesaler permits - the 5th most of any state.
How should I verify Specialty Beer Services, INC.'s permit?
Cross-check permit number WA-P-21921 against the TTB Public Permit Search and confirm the wholesaler class matches your use case. This page reflects the September 2026 FOIA List of Permittees extract; status can change between vintages.
Reading a mega book wholesaler plate
Specialty Beer Services, INC.'s WHOLESALE-BASIC plate sits in Washington's MEGA-BOOK wholesaler book (1,909 active, state #5 nationally). A Wholesaler Basic Permit sits in the three-tier middle lane between producers/importers and retailers; state franchise and separation laws still govern who may buy from this holder.