Delaware Alcohol Industry Overview
Total Companies
Total Filings
Federal Permits
Regulatory Model
About Delaware's Beverage Alcohol Industry
Delaware is a license state with 99 companies that have submitted TTB label approvals. The state accounts for 2,984 Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) filings across 10 product categories.
As a license state, Delaware 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 Delaware is Beer, representing 69.8% 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 Delaware
| # | Company | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AMERICAN CRAFT BREWERY LLC | 750 |
| 2 | COASTAL BREWING COMPANY LLC | 316 |
| 3 | FIRST STATE BREWING COMPANY, LLC | 296 |
| 4 | TBHM LLC | 270 |
| 5 | 16 MILE BREWING COMPANY INC | 200 |
| 6 | FINS JK LLC | 143 |
| 7 | DEWEY BEER COMPANY, LLC | 143 |
| 8 | PIZZADILI PARTNERS, LLC | 96 |
| 9 | MISPILLION RIVER BREWING LLC | 81 |
| 10 | DOGFISH HEAD INC. | 55 |
Top Brands in Delaware
| # | Brand | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DOGFISH HEAD | 657 |
| 2 | FIRST STATE BREWING COMPANY | 296 |
| 3 | THE BRIMMING HORN MEADERY | 267 |
| 4 | 16 MILE BREWING COMPANY, INC | 125 |
| 5 | PIZZADILI WINERY | 82 |
| 6 | FORDHAM | 63 |
| 7 | DOMINION | 54 |
| 8 | DOGFISH HEAD CRAFT BREWERY, INC. | 39 |
| 9 | OLD DOMINION BREWING COMPANY | 37 |
| 10 | DEWEY BEER | 33 |