DSP-PLANT · Boston, Massachusetts
American Craft Brewery LLC
Doing business as The Boston Beer Company. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Massachusetts book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- Boston crowd
The record
American Craft Brewery LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (MA-S-20078), with premises in Boston, Massachusetts.
- MA-S-20078
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Massachusetts distillery book
- CLUSTER-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Boston
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- STEADY-BOOK
- CLUSTER-CITY
- STATE-#21
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | MA-S-20078 |
| Operating name (DBA) | The Boston Beer Company |
| City | Boston |
| ZIP code | 02130 |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How American Craft Brewery LLC fits in Massachusetts
102
distillery permits in Massachusetts · STEADY-BOOK
#21
of 52 states for distilleries
1,329
all permits in Massachusetts · DENSE-BOOK
Massachusetts holds 102 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). American Craft Brewery LLC in Boston operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; 16 DSP/peer-class rows share Boston.
Note: this business's name suggests a brewery operation, but its TTB record on file classifies this specific permit as a Distillery -- a business can legally hold more than one permit class (for example, a winery producing brandy to fortify wine needs a separate Distilled Spirits Plant permit). This page reflects the permit class TTB assigned to permit number MA-S-20078 specifically, which may not be the business's primary product line.
Massachusetts's distillery book vs every state
Where Massachusetts's 102 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort American Craft Brewery LLC belongs to
102 21st of 52 higher than 31 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 American Craft Brewery 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.
1ST Distillery of USA, LLC · Maryland →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Maryland 87 distilleries (Δ 15 lighter vs Massachusetts).
21 Holdings LLC · Illinois →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Illinois 117 distilleries (Δ 15 heavier vs Massachusetts).
10,000 Drops Craft Distillers · Minnesota →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Minnesota 84 distilleries (Δ 18 lighter vs Massachusetts).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 470 vs Massachusetts's STEADY-BOOK).
Massachusetts permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
American Craft Brewery LLC sits in Massachusetts's STEADY-BOOK distillery book (102 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · CLUSTER-CITY
American Craft Brewery LLC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Other distilleries near Boston
Nationwide distilleries in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for American Craft Brewery LLC, both outside Massachusetts 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 (134 holders in Boston).
Similar city distillery count
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city distillery count (16 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does American Craft Brewery LLC hold?
American Craft Brewery LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number MA-S-20078. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is American Craft Brewery LLC located?
American Craft Brewery LLC's permit premises is in Boston, Massachusetts, ZIP 02130. Massachusetts holds 102 distillery permits - the 21st most of any state.
How should I verify American Craft Brewery LLC's permit?
Cross-check permit number MA-S-20078 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 an early-directory distillery plate in Massachusetts
American Craft Brewery LLC is directory #3 of 102 distilleries in Massachusetts under alphabetical TTB placement. 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.