Idaho Alcohol Industry Overview
Total Companies
Total Filings
Federal Permits
Regulatory Model
About Idaho's Beverage Alcohol Industry
Idaho is a control state with 321 companies that have submitted TTB label approvals. The state accounts for 5,058 Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) filings across 11 product categories.
As a control state, Idaho operates under a control state (state liquor stores) framework where the government plays a direct role in the distribution and retail of distilled spirits. This means brands entering the Idaho market must work within the state's controlled distribution system, which affects pricing, availability, and market entry strategy.
The most active category in Idaho is Wine, representing 45.9% 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 Idaho
| # | Company | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GTBC, LLC | 382 |
| 2 | DISTILLED RESOURCES, INCORPORATED | 380 |
| 3 | STE. CHAPELLE WINERY | 247 |
| 4 | KOENIG VINEYARDS, INC | 219 |
| 5 | MOTHER EARTH BREW CO LLC | 204 |
| 6 | PAYETTE BREWING COMPANY LLC | 195 |
| 7 | CHERYL K REMMERS | 147 |
| 8 | SAWTOOTH BREWERY LLC | 121 |
| 9 | PARMA RIDGE WINE AND SPIRITS CO. LLC | 117 |
| 10 | SAWTOOTH WINERY | 113 |
Top Brands in Idaho
| # | Brand | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SAWTOOTH | 159 |
| 2 | MOTHER EARTH BREW CO | 157 |
| 3 | GRAND TETON BREWING COMPANY | 151 |
| 4 | PARMA RIDGE | 118 |
| 5 | GRAND TETON BREWING | 113 |
| 6 | LAUGHING DOG BREWING | 111 |
| 7 | CEDAR GROVE | 106 |
| 8 | STE CHAPELLE | 85 |
| 9 | COLTER'S CREEK | 74 |
| 10 | 3 HORSE RANCH VINEYARDS | 65 |