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Alcohol permits in Pennsylvania

Every TTB Federal Basic Permit holder in Pennsylvania - wineries, distilleries, importers, and wholesalers, from the public List of Permittees.

2,450
Total permits
#7
National rank
18.9
Below median · per 100k
717
Cities covered

Count rank ≠ density rank

Pennsylvania holds 2,450 federal alcohol permits (#7 of 52 by count) but ranks #30 at 18.9 per 100,000 residents — count rank and density rank diverge on this state.

#7
by total permits
#30
by permits per capita
2,450
permits in state
18.9/100k
residents

Source: TTB List of Permittees (August 2026) · Census Vintage-2023 population.

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Data updated September 2026

Pennsylvania vs all states by federal permit count

Where this state's TTB Basic Permit count sits among every state and territory on PlainAlcohol

2,450 7th of 52 higher than 45 of 52 states

States, banded by federal alcohol Basic 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 List of Permittees · August 2026

Permit mix

How Pennsylvania's 2,450 permits split across the four classes.

Wholesalers1,005 · 41%
Wineries622 · 25%
Importers496 · 20%
Distilleries327 · 13%

Top cities in Pennsylvania

Bar length = federal alcohol permit holders in the city

permits
Source TTB List of Permittees As of August 2026

Pennsylvania alcohol industry score

One composite grade from Pennsylvania's own TTB permit data, benchmarked against every other state and territory PlainAlcohol tracks (not an external industry standard). A state missing an input is graded on the remaining dimensions alone -- the missing weight moves to them rather than deflating the score.

B- 68
Producer density D
18.9 / 100k residents

TTB-permitted producers per 100,000 residents

Industry diversity A
71/100

1 minus the Herfindahl index across distillery/winery/importer/wholesaler permit shares -- higher means no single permit type dominates

City coverage B
5.5 / 100k residents

Distinct cities with a TTB-permitted producer, per 100,000 residents

Source: TTB List of Permittees, August 2026, and U.S. Census Vintage-2023 population. See methodology.

All permit holders (2,450)

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Name Class
Ace Beverage Company

Adam J., JR. & Angeline Touch

Wholesaler
Agility Sourcing International, LLC Wholesaler
Aif's Distributorship, INC. Wholesaler
Aishan Vodka

Aishan Vodka, LLC

Wholesaler
Alessio Wine & Spirits, INC. Wholesaler
A. Piermani & Son

Alexander a & Amelia P Piermani

Wholesaler
All Star Distributing, INC. Wholesaler
Allentown Beverage Company, INC. Wholesaler
Allora Wine Group, LLC Wholesaler
Alpinegold Distributors, INC. Wholesaler
Amagi Spirits LLC Wholesaler
Edgewood Beer

Ambe Ma, INC.

Wholesaler
American Beverage Corporation Wholesaler
American Craft Brewery LLC Wholesaler
American Estates Wines, INC. Wholesaler
Americana Spirits Company LLC Wholesaler
Amis Sustainable Spirits LLC Wholesaler
Amour Geneve LLC Wholesaler
Amdon Enterprises

Amy P. Rothrauff

Wholesaler
Batterson's Beverage

Andrew S. Macensky

Wholesaler
Red Lion Beer Distributor

Anoopam, INC.

Wholesaler
Butala Estates

Anthony Francis Butala

Wholesaler
Hillcrest Distributing Company

Anthony L. Berarducci

Wholesaler
Iatesta Imports

Anthony L. Iatesta

Wholesaler
Tony's Distributing Company

Anthony P. Tino, JR.

Wholesaler
Caprio's Beverages

Anthony Robert Caprio

Wholesaler
T J's Beer Distributor

Anthony V. Bealko

Wholesaler
Antler Ridge Winery

Antler Ridge Winery INC

Wholesaler
Origlio Beverage

Antonio Origlio, INC.

Wholesaler
Anxo Cider

Anxo Logistics LLC

Wholesaler
Anzalone Special Beer, LLC Wholesaler
Appalachian Brewing Company

Appalachian Brewing Company of Camp Hill, INC.

Wholesaler
Aquetong II LLC Wholesaler
Aquila Imports LLC Wholesaler
Aquila Wine Limitada

Aquila Wine Limited

Wholesaler
Arrow Beer Distributing CO. Wholesaler
Artisan Beer Imports, LLC Wholesaler
As a Bee & CO, LLC Wholesaler
Ashton Spirits, LLC Wholesaler
Atkinson Beer Dist.

Atkinson Beer Dist., INC.

Wholesaler
Ault Beer Distributing INC. Wholesaler
Avalon Iced Tea Corporation Wholesaler
Italy BY the Glass

Aventine Imports, LLC

Wholesaler
B & R Distributors, INC. Wholesaler
B&O Beverage, INC. Wholesaler
Penna Sacramental Wine Dist.

B. L. Cream CO.

Wholesaler
B.K. Norris Distributors, INC. Wholesaler
Bacchus Selections, LLC Wholesaler
Bacco Wine & Spirit, LLC Wholesaler
Bald Eagle Distributors, INC. Wholesaler
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Frequently asked questions

How many federal alcohol permits are in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania has 2,450 active federal alcohol Basic Permits - 622 wineries, 327 distilleries, 496 importers, and 1,005 wholesalers. That is the 7th most of any U.S. state or territory.

What is Pennsylvania's per-capita permit rate?

Pennsylvania has 18.9 federal alcohol permits per 100,000 residents (U.S. Census Vintage-2023 population), ranking 30th by density. Per-capita rates are high in wine- and spirits-producing states with smaller populations.

Which Pennsylvania city has the most permit holders?

Philadelphia leads Pennsylvania with 279 federal alcohol permit holders, followed by Pittsburgh, Lancaster, Harrisburg.

Are breweries included?

No. Breweries do not hold an FAA Basic Permit, they operate under a Brewer's Notice (IRC §6103, protected from disclosure), so they are not in the public TTB List of Permittees this directory is built from.

Where does this data come from?

The TTB FOIA "List of Permittees," published August 2026, public U.S. government data, reformatted without alteration.

Reading Pennsylvania's count-vs-density split

Pennsylvania holds 2,450 federal alcohol permits (#7 of 52 by count) but ranks #30 at 18.9 per 100,000 residents — count rank and density rank diverge on this state. Federal Basic Permits authorize FAA Act activity, not retail sale, and are not a substitute for the state ABC license.

Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, published August 2026, public U.S. government data, reformatted without alteration. Per-capita rates use U.S. Census Bureau Vintage-2023 population (Verify with the Census Bureau →). Confirm any record against the official TTB Public Permit Search. For informational purposes only; see our disclaimer.