DSP-PLANT · Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Black River Farms, INC
Doing business as Wardog Spirits. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB plate
- Active
- Status
- STEADY-BOOK
- Pennsylvania book
- PAIR-CITY
- Bethlehem crowd
The record
Black River Farms, INC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit (PA-S-20123), with premises in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
- PA-S-20123
- federal permit number
- DSP-PLANT
- TTB class plate
- STEADY-BOOK
- Pennsylvania distillery book
- PAIR-CITY
- distilleries crowd in Bethlehem
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, September 2026.
- DSP-PLANT
- STEADY-BOOK
- PAIR-CITY
- STATE-#4
Not legal advice · see methodology.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Distillery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | PA-S-20123 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Wardog Spirits |
| City | Bethlehem |
| ZIP code | 18015 |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Black River Farms, INC fits in Pennsylvania
327
distillery permits in Pennsylvania · STEADY-BOOK
#4
of 52 states for distilleries
2,450
all permits in Pennsylvania · MEGA-BOOK
Pennsylvania holds 327 Distilled Spirits Plant permits (5,670 nationwide — the smallest production class). Black River Farms, INC in Bethlehem operates under DSP bond rules covering excise on proof gallons removed; 3 DSP/peer-class rows share Bethlehem.
Pennsylvania's distillery book vs every state
Where Pennsylvania's 327 active distilleries rank among all states, the cohort Black River Farms, INC belongs to
327 4th of 52 higher than 48 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 Black River Farms, INC
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.
The Distillery at Luckenbach Road · Texas →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Texas 332 distilleries (Δ 5 heavier vs Pennsylvania).
119 West Enterprises LLC · Michigan →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: Michigan 318 distilleries (Δ 9 lighter vs Pennsylvania).
Clover Pond Vineyard · New York →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
ABS(distillery_count) peer: New York 347 distilleries (Δ 20 heavier vs Pennsylvania).
Big Dog Beverages LLC · North Dakota →
DSP-PLANT · TRACE-BOOK · POLE
LARGEST-distance ABS(distillery_count) pole: North Dakota holds 5 distilleries (Δ 322 vs Pennsylvania's STEADY-BOOK).
Pennsylvania permit board · STEADY-BOOK →
DSP-PLANT · STEADY-BOOK
Black River Farms, INC sits in Pennsylvania's STEADY-BOOK distillery book (327 active) - open the state board after the ABS peers.
Craft distillery growth · DSP-PLANT →
DSP-PLANT · PAIR-CITY
Black River Farms, INC's DSP-PLANT plate is a DSP record, growth patterns differ sharply from winery and importer books.
Other distilleries near Bethlehem
All permit holders in Bethlehem →Nationwide distilleries in similarly dense permit cities
Two PlainAlcohol-derived peer sets for Black River Farms, INC, both outside Pennsylvania 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 (20 holders in Bethlehem).
Similar city distillery count
Nearest cross-state distilleries by city distillery count (3 here).
Frequently asked questions
What permit does Black River Farms, INC hold?
Black River Farms, INC holds an active federal Distillery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number PA-S-20123. Distilled Spirits Plant permits cover spirits production, bottling, and bonded warehousing (5,670 nationwide).
Where is Black River Farms, INC located?
Black River Farms, INC's permit premises is in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, ZIP 18015. Pennsylvania holds 327 distillery permits - the 4th most of any state.
How should I verify Black River Farms, INC's permit?
Cross-check permit number PA-S-20123 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 Pennsylvania
Black River Farms, INC is directory #29 of 327 distilleries in Pennsylvania 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.