DSP-PLANT · Gainesville, Texas
Stubborn Mule Distilling Corporation
Doing business as Stubborn Mule Distilling Corporation. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Texas book
- PAIR-CITY
- Gainesville crowd
The record
Stubborn Mule Distilling Corporation holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (TX-S-20240), with premises in Gainesville, Texas.
- TX-S-20240
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Texas distillery book
- PAIR-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Gainesville
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- STEADY-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#3
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | TX-S-20240 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Stubborn Mule Distilling Corporation |
| City | Gainesville |
| County | Cooke |
| ZIP code | 76240 |
| State | Texas |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Stubborn Mule Distilling Corporation fits in Texas
332
distillery permits in Texas · STEADY-BOOK
#3
of 52 states for distilleries
5,153
all permits in Texas · MEGA-BOOK
Texas holds 332 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Stubborn Mule Distilling Corporation in Gainesville operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; 3 DSP/peer-class rows share Gainesville.
Texas's distillery book vs every state
Where Texas's 332 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Stubborn Mule Distilling Corporation belongs to
332 3rd of 52 higher than 49 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 Stubborn Mule Distilling Corporation
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.
KBR Winery · Pennsylvania →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Pennsylvania 327 distilleries (Δ 5 lighter vs Texas).
119 West Enterprises LLC · Michigan →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Michigan 318 distilleries (Δ 14 lighter vs Texas).
Clover Pond Vineyard · New York →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: New York 347 distilleries (Δ 15 heavier vs Texas).
Big Dog Beverages LLC · North Dakota →
DSP-PLANT · TRACE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: North Dakota holds 5 distilleries (Δ 327 vs Texas's STEADY-BOOK).
Texas permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
Stubborn Mule Distilling Corporation sits in Texas's STEADY-BOOK distillery book (332 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · PAIR-CITY
Stubborn Mule Distilling Corporation's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Other distilleries near Gainesville
All permit holders in Gainesville →Nationwide distilleries in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for Stubborn Mule Distilling Corporation, both outside Texas 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 (10 holders in Gainesville).
Similar city distillery count
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city distillery count (3 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Stubborn Mule Distilling Corporation hold?
Stubborn Mule Distilling Corporation holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number TX-S-20240. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Stubborn Mule Distilling Corporation located?
Stubborn Mule Distilling Corporation's permit premises is in Gainesville, Texas (Cooke County), ZIP 76240. Texas holds 332 distillery permits - the 3rd most of any state.
How should I verify Stubborn Mule Distilling Corporation's permit?
Cross-check permit number TX-S-20240 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
Stubborn Mule Distilling Corporation's DSP-PLANT plate (TX-S-20240) authorizes federal distillery activity in Gainesville, Texas 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.