DSP-PLANT · West Branch, Iowa
VBJ Beverages, L.L.C.
Doing business as VBJ Beverages. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- THIN-BOOK
- Iowa book
- SOLO-CITY
- West Branch crowd
The record
VBJ Beverages, L.L.C. holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (IA-S-20010), with premises in West Branch, Iowa.
- IA-S-20010
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- THIN-BOOK
- Iowa distillery book
- SOLO-CITY
- distilleries crowd in West Branch
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- THIN-BOOK
- SOLO-CITY
- STATE-#29
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | IA-S-20010 |
| Operating name (DBA) | VBJ Beverages |
| City | West Branch |
| County | Cedar |
| ZIP code | 52358 |
| State | Iowa |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How VBJ Beverages, L.L.C. fits in Iowa
56
distillery permits in Iowa · THIN-BOOK
#29
of 52 states for distilleries
1,238
all permits in Iowa · DENSE-BOOK
Iowa holds 56 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). VBJ Beverages, L.L.C. in West Branch operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; this city row is sparse for distilleries.
Iowa's distillery book vs every state
Where Iowa's 56 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort VBJ Beverages, L.L.C. belongs to
56 29th of 52 higher than 22 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 VBJ Beverages, L.L.C.
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.
1827 Spirits · Louisiana →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Louisiana 56 distilleries (Δ 0 heavier vs Iowa).
1841 Dorset West RD · Vermont →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Vermont 55 distilleries (Δ 1 lighter vs Iowa).
505 Spirits · New Mexico →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: New Mexico 55 distilleries (Δ 1 lighter vs Iowa).
1850 Spirits · California →
DSP-PLANT · DENSE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: California holds 572 distilleries (Δ 516 vs Iowa's THIN-BOOK).
Iowa permit board · THIN-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · THIN-BOOK
VBJ Beverages, L.L.C. sits in Iowa's THIN-BOOK distillery book (56 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · SOLO-CITY
VBJ Beverages, L.L.C.'s DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Frequently asked questions
What permit does VBJ Beverages, L.L.C. hold?
VBJ Beverages, L.L.C. holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number IA-S-20010. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is VBJ Beverages, L.L.C. located?
VBJ Beverages, L.L.C.'s permit premises is in West Branch, Iowa (Cedar County), ZIP 52358. Iowa holds 56 distillery permits - the 29th most of any state.
How should I verify VBJ Beverages, L.L.C.'s permit?
Cross-check permit number IA-S-20010 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
VBJ Beverages, L.L.C.'s DSP-PLANT plate (IA-S-20010) authorizes federal distillery activity in West Branch, Iowa 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.