Distillery · Fairfield, Iowa

The Cider House, LLC

Doing business as The Cider House. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.

Distillery
Permit class
Active
Status
Jefferson
County
52556
ZIP code

The record

The Cider House, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (IA-S-20044), with premises in Fairfield, Iowa.

IA-S-20044
federal permit number
Jefferson
premises county
#29
Iowa rank for distilleries
1
distilleries in Fairfield

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 classDistillery
StatusActive
Federal permit no.IA-S-20044
Operating name (DBA)The Cider House
CityFairfield
CountyJefferson
ZIP code52556
StateIowa
Federal regulatorAlcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)

How The Cider House, LLC fits in Iowa

55

distillery permits in Iowa

#29

of 52 states for distilleries

1,235

all permits in Iowa

A Distilled Spirits Plant (DSP) permit authorizes producing, bottling, or warehousing spirits. DSP holders operate under a federal bond covering excise tax on every proof gallon, a heavier compliance load than other classes, which is why distilleries are the smallest of the four groups (5,590 nationwide).

Frequently asked questions

What permit does The Cider House, LLC hold?

The Cider House, LLC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number IA-S-20044. A Distilled Spirits Plant (DSP) permit authorizes producing, bottling, or warehousing spirits. DSP holders operate under a federal bond covering excise tax on every proof gallon, a heavier compliance load than other classes, which is why distilleries are the smallest of the four groups (5,590 nationwide).

Where is The Cider House, LLC located?

The Cider House, LLC's permit premises is in Fairfield, Iowa (Jefferson County), ZIP 52556. Iowa holds 55 distillery permits - the 29th 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

The Cider House, LLC's federal Distillery Basic Permit (IA-S-20044) authorizes activity in Fairfield, Iowa 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.