Arkansas Alcohol Industry Overview
Total Companies
Total Filings
Federal Permits
Regulatory Model
About Arkansas's Beverage Alcohol Industry
Arkansas is a license state with 146 companies that have submitted TTB label approvals. The state accounts for 2,234 Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) filings across 11 product categories.
As a license state, Arkansas allows private businesses to distribute and sell alcohol through a licensing system. This generally provides more flexibility for brands entering the market, though licensees must still comply with state-specific regulations on distribution, pricing, and retail operations.
The most active category in Arkansas is Beer, representing 39.3% of all filings. There are 374 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 Arkansas
| # | Company | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PERNOD RICARD USA, LLC | 222 |
| 2 | ROCK TOWN DISTILLERY, INC. | 182 |
| 3 | POST WINERY, INC. | 168 |
| 4 | CORE BREWING AND DISTILLING COMPANY | 155 |
| 5 | CRYSTAL RIDGE DISTILLERY INCORPORATED | 70 |
| 6 | STONE'S THROW BREWING, LLC | 63 |
| 7 | BENTONVILLE BREWING, LLC | 60 |
| 8 | MOVIE HOUSE WINERY, LLC | 58 |
| 9 | HARTMANN BREWING, LLC | 58 |
| 10 | NATURAL STATE BEER LLC | 52 |
Top Brands in Arkansas
| # | Brand | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SEAGRAM'S | 150 |
| 2 | ROCK TOWN | 148 |
| 3 | MOVIE HOUSE WINERY | 57 |
| 4 | CRYSTAL RIDGE DISTILLERY | 55 |
| 5 | RIVER BOTTOM WINERY | 44 |
| 6 | KEELS CREEK WINERY | 34 |
| 7 | HIRAM WALKER | 34 |
| 8 | CHATEAU AUX ARC | 34 |
| 9 | SOUTHERN TAIL BREWING | 32 |
| 10 | NATURAL STATE BEER COMPANY | 31 |