IMPORT-BASIC · Burlington, Vermont
The Switchback Beerworks, INC.
Doing business as Switchback Brewing Company. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- THIN-BOOK
- Vermont book
- PAIR-CITY
- Burlington crowd
The record
The Switchback Beerworks, INC. holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit (VT-I-21033), with premises in Burlington, Vermont.
- VT-I-21033
- federal permit number
- IMPORT-BASIC
- TTB class plate
- THIN-BOOK
- Vermont importer book
- PAIR-CITY
- importers crowd in Burlington
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- IMPORT-BASIC
- THIN-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#41
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Importer |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | VT-I-21033 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Switchback Brewing Company |
| City | Burlington |
| County | Chittenden |
| ZIP code | 05401 |
| State | Vermont |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How The Switchback Beerworks, INC. fits in Vermont
55
importer permits in Vermont · THIN-BOOK
#41
of 52 states for importers
352
all permits in Vermont · STEADY-BOOK
Vermont lists 55 alcohol importers (0.3% of 21,526 U.S. importer permits). The Switchback Beerworks, INC. in Burlington holds an Importer Basic Permit; COLA and Customs obligations attach to each product line, not to this directory count alone.
Vermont's importer book vs every state
Where Vermont's 55 active importers rank among all states, the cohort The Switchback Beerworks, INC. belongs to
55 40th of 52 higher than 11 of 52 states
States, banded by importer 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 The Switchback Beerworks, INC.
ABS(importer_count) peers first (same permit class, other states), then a LARGEST-distance pole and a class-branched guide, not a fixed Related strip.
Able Beverage LLC · Maine →
IMPORT-BASIC · THIN-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Maine 55 importers (Δ 0 heavier vs Vermont).
LA Vida Descorchada · Utah →
IMPORT-BASIC · THIN-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Utah 54 importers (Δ 1 lighter vs Vermont).
Acro, INC. · Montana →
IMPORT-BASIC · THIN-BOOK
ABS(importer_count) peer: Montana 52 importers (Δ 3 lighter vs Vermont).
10 Torr Distributor INC · California →
IMPORT-BASIC · MEGA-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(importer_count) pole: California holds 4,684 importers (Δ 4,629 vs Vermont's THIN-BOOK).
Vermont permit board · THIN-BOOK →
IMPORT-BASIC · THIN-BOOK
The Switchback Beerworks, INC. sits in Vermont's THIN-BOOK importer book (55 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Importer landscape · IMPORT-BASIC →
IMPORT-BASIC · PAIR-CITY
The Switchback Beerworks, INC.'s IMPORT-BASIC plate is an Importer Basic Permit, COLA and Customs sit beside the federal roster.
Other importers near Burlington
All permit holders in Burlington →Nationwide importers in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for The Switchback Beerworks, INC., 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 importers by city permit-holder count (21 holders in Burlington).
Similar city importer count
Nearest cross-state importers by city importer count (5 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does The Switchback Beerworks, INC. hold?
The Switchback Beerworks, INC. holds an active federal Importer Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number VT-I-21033. Importer Basic Permits authorize foreign beverage alcohol entry; COLA and Customs are separate steps (21,526 nationwide).
Where is The Switchback Beerworks, INC. located?
The Switchback Beerworks, INC.'s permit premises is in Burlington, Vermont (Chittenden County), ZIP 05401. Vermont holds 55 importer permits - the 41st most of any state.
How should I verify The Switchback Beerworks, INC.'s permit?
Cross-check permit number VT-I-21033 against the TTB Public Permit Search and confirm the importer class matches your use case. This page reflects the September 2026 FOIA List of Permittees extract; status can change between vintages.
Reading this IMPORT-BASIC plate
The Switchback Beerworks, INC.'s IMPORT-BASIC plate (VT-I-21033) authorizes federal importer activity in Burlington, Vermont under the FAA Act. An Importer Basic Permit covers foreign alcohol entry for U.S. commerce; COLA label approval and Customs entry are separate federal steps beyond this roster line.