BW-BONDED · South Hero, Vermont
South Hero Fermentation LLC
Doing business as South Hero Fermentation. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- BW-BONDED
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Vermont book
- PAIR-CITY
- South Hero crowd
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
- BW-BONDED
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Vermont winery book
- PAIR-CITY
- wineries crowd in South Hero
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- BW-BONDED
- STEADY-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#29
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Winery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | VT-W-21059 |
| Operating name (DBA) | South Hero Fermentation |
| City | South Hero |
| County | Grand Isle |
| ZIP code | 05486 |
| State | Vermont |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How South Hero Fermentation LLC fits in Vermont
105
winery permits in Vermont · STEADY-BOOK
#29
of 52 states for wineries
352
all permits in Vermont · STEADY-BOOK
Vermont registers 105 bonded wineries (0.6% of the 18,120 U.S. winery class), ranked #29 among states. South Hero Fermentation LLC in South Hero is one holder in that book; 352 total FAA permits sit in Vermont across all four classes.
Vermont's winery book vs every state
Where Vermont's 105 active wineries rank among all states, the cohort South Hero Fermentation LLC belongs to
105 29th of 52 higher than 23 of 52 states
States, banded by winery 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 South Hero Fermentation LLC
ABS(winery_count) peers first (same permit class, other states), then a LARGEST-distance pole and a class-branched guide, not a fixed Related strip.
4jg's Orchards and Vineyards, LLC · New Jersey →
BW-BONDED · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(winery_count) peer: New Jersey 104 wineries (Δ 1 lighter vs Vermont).
Andros Family Vineyards · Connecticut →
BW-BONDED · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(winery_count) peer: Connecticut 114 wineries (Δ 9 heavier vs Vermont).
A Good Time Daiquiri Lounge · Oklahoma →
BW-BONDED · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(winery_count) peer: Oklahoma 122 wineries (Δ 17 heavier vs Vermont).
001 Vintners · California →
BW-BONDED · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(winery_count) pole: California holds 6,400 wineries (Δ 6,295 vs Vermont's STEADY-BOOK).
Vermont permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
BW-BONDED · STEADY-BOOK
South Hero Fermentation LLC sits in Vermont's STEADY-BOOK winery book (105 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Wine industry by state · BW-BONDED →
BW-BONDED · PAIR-CITY
South Hero Fermentation LLC's BW-BONDED plate is a Bonded Winery record, read how state wine books diverge before comparing peers.
Other wineries near South Hero
All permit holders in South Hero →Nationwide wineries in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for South Hero Fermentation LLC, both outside Vermont so the neighborhoods are not city or state containment (the in-city list above stays local).
Similar city permit density
Nearest cross-state wineries by city permit-holder count (6 holders in South Hero).
Similar city winery count
Nearest cross-state wineries by city winery count (3 here).
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. Bonded Winery permits authorize production or blending under federal bond (18,120 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 105 winery permits - the 29th most of any state.
How should I verify South Hero Fermentation LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number VT-W-21059 against the TTB Public Permit Search and confirm the winery class matches your use case. This page reflects the September 2026 FOIA List of Permittees extract; status can change between vintages.
Reading this BW-BONDED plate
South Hero Fermentation LLC's BW-BONDED plate (VT-W-21059) authorizes federal winery activity in South Hero, Vermont under the FAA Act. A Bonded Winery permit covers production and blending under federal bond; it does not authorize retail sale to consumers and is not a state ABC license.