Alabama Alcohol Industry Overview
Total Companies
Total Filings
Federal Permits
Regulatory Model
About Alabama's Beverage Alcohol Industry
Alabama is a control state with 253 companies that have submitted TTB label approvals. The state accounts for 6,394 Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) filings across 11 product categories.
As a control state, Alabama operates under a control state (abc stores) framework where the government plays a direct role in the distribution and retail of distilled spirits. This means brands entering the Alabama market must work within the state's controlled distribution system, which affects pricing, availability, and market entry strategy.
The most active category in Alabama is Beer, representing 72.8% of all filings. There are 353 active federal TTB permits registered to businesses in the state, covering breweries, distilleries, wineries, and other production facilities. For service providers — including label printers, compliance consultants, co-packers, and branding agencies — this data reveals where new brand activity is concentrated and which segments are growing.
Category Breakdown
Top Companies in Alabama
| # | Company | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | YELLOWHAMMER BREWING, INC. | 419 |
| 2 | STRAIGHT TO ALE BRANDS, INC. | 386 |
| 3 | CAHABA BREWING COMPANY, LLC | 254 |
| 4 | CHANDLER'S FORD BREWING LLC | 254 |
| 5 | TRIM TAB BREWING CO. LLC | 227 |
| 6 | THE FAIRHOPE BREWING COMPANY LLC | 207 |
| 7 | BRAIDED RIVER BREWING COMPANY, LLC | 182 |
| 8 | BACK FORTY BEER COMPANY, LLC | 181 |
| 9 | TALLULAH BREWING COMPANY LLC | 174 |
| 10 | SINGIN' RIVER BREWING COMPANY, LLC | 160 |
Top Brands in Alabama
| # | Brand | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | YELLOWHAMMER BREWING, INC. | 320 |
| 2 | CAHABA BREWING CO | 131 |
| 3 | HIGH COUNTRY CELLARS | 108 |
| 4 | JULES J. BERTA VINEYARDS | 98 |
| 5 | FERUS ARTISAN ALES | 96 |
| 6 | BIRMINGHAM DISTRICT BREWING CO. | 89 |
| 7 | AVONDALE BREWING CO | 87 |
| 8 | COMMON BOND BREWERS | 83 |
| 9 | SINGIN' RIVER BREWING COMPANY | 82 |
| 10 | HOOCHIE HOOCH DISTILLERY | 81 |