Winery · South Hero, Vermont

South Hero Fermentation LLC

Doing business as South Hero Fermentation. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.

Winery
Permit class
Active
Status
Grand Isle
County
05486
ZIP code

The record

South Hero Fermentation LLC holds an active federal Winery Basic Permit (VT-W-21059), with premises in South Hero, Vermont.

VT-W-21059
federal permit number
Grand Isle
premises county
#30
Vermont rank for wineries
3
wineries in South Hero

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 classWinery
StatusActive
Federal permit no.VT-W-21059
Operating name (DBA)South Hero Fermentation
CitySouth Hero
CountyGrand Isle
ZIP code05486
StateVermont
Federal regulatorAlcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)

How South Hero Fermentation LLC fits in Vermont

104

winery permits in Vermont

#30

of 52 states for wineries

346

all permits in Vermont

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.

Frequently asked questions

What permit does South Hero Fermentation LLC hold?

South Hero Fermentation LLC holds an active federal Winery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number VT-W-21059. 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 South Hero Fermentation LLC located?

South Hero Fermentation LLC's permit premises is in South Hero, Vermont (Grand Isle County), ZIP 05486. Vermont holds 104 winery permits - the 30th 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

South Hero Fermentation LLC's federal Winery Basic Permit (VT-W-21059) authorizes activity in South Hero, Vermont 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.