DSP-PLANT · Beltsville, Maryland
Shmidt Spirits, LLC
Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- THIN-BOOK
- Maryland book
- SOLO-CITY
- Beltsville crowd
The record
Shmidt Spirits, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (MD-S-20031), with premises in Beltsville, Maryland.
- MD-S-20031
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- THIN-BOOK
- Maryland distillery book
- SOLO-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Beltsville
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- THIN-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#22
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | MD-S-20031 |
| City | Beltsville |
| County | Prince Georges |
| ZIP code | 20705 |
| State | Maryland |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Shmidt Spirits, LLC fits in Maryland
87
distillery permits in Maryland · THIN-BOOK
#22
of 52 states for distilleries
1,206
all permits in Maryland · DENSE-BOOK
Maryland holds 87 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Shmidt Spirits, LLC in Beltsville operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; this city row is sparse for distilleries.
Maryland's distillery book vs every state
Where Maryland's 87 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Shmidt Spirits, LLC belongs to
87 22nd of 52 higher than 30 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 Shmidt Spirits, 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.
10,000 Drops Craft Distillers · Minnesota →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Minnesota 84 distilleries (Δ 3 lighter vs Maryland).
3BR Distillery LLC · New Jersey →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: New Jersey 73 distilleries (Δ 14 lighter vs Maryland).
1 HB · Arizona →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Arizona 72 distilleries (Δ 15 lighter vs Maryland).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 485 vs Maryland's THIN-BOOK).
Maryland permit board · THIN-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
Shmidt Spirits, LLC sits in Maryland's THIN-BOOK distillery book (87 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · SOLO-CITY
Shmidt Spirits, LLC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Nationwide distilleries in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for Shmidt Spirits, LLC, both outside Maryland 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 (18 holders in Beltsville).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Shmidt Spirits, LLC hold?
Shmidt Spirits, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number MD-S-20031. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Shmidt Spirits, LLC located?
Shmidt Spirits, LLC's permit premises is in Beltsville, Maryland (Prince Georges County), ZIP 20705. Maryland holds 87 distillery permits - the 22nd most of any state.
How should I verify Shmidt Spirits, LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number MD-S-20031 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
Shmidt Spirits, LLC's DSP-PLANT plate (MD-S-20031) authorizes federal distillery activity in Beltsville, Maryland 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.