Colorado Alcohol Industry Overview
Total Companies
Total Filings
Federal Permits
Regulatory Model
About Colorado's Beverage Alcohol Industry
Colorado is a license state with 1,149 companies that have submitted TTB label approvals. The state accounts for 28,852 Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) filings across 11 product categories.
As a license state, Colorado 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 Colorado is Beer, representing 56.3% of all filings. 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 Colorado
| # | Company | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BELL'S BREWERY, INC. | 2,175 |
| 2 | WELDWERKS BREWING CO., LLC | 960 |
| 3 | MILLERCOORS LLC | 893 |
| 4 | OSKAR BLUES BREWERY | 890 |
| 5 | CRAFT BREW ALLIANCE, INC. | 879 |
| 6 | ODELL BREWING COMPANY, INC. | 630 |
| 7 | CROOKED STAVE, LLC | 622 |
| 8 | AVERY BREWING COMPANY | 580 |
| 9 | INDIAN PEAKS BREWING COMPANY | 545 |
| 10 | CRAZY MOUNTAIN BREWING COMPANY, LLC | 433 |
Top Brands in Colorado
| # | Brand | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | WELDWERKS | 841 |
| 2 | WATER 2 WINE | 625 |
| 3 | NEW BELGIUM | 593 |
| 4 | NEW BELGIUM BREWING | 582 |
| 5 | COORS LIGHT | 479 |
| 6 | BRECKENRIDGE BREWERY | 430 |
| 7 | NEW BELGIUM BREWING COMPANY, INC. | 428 |
| 8 | ODELL BREWING COMPANY | 413 |
| 9 | LEFT HAND BREWING COMPANY | 358 |
| 10 | AVERY BREWING CO. | 346 |