Maine Alcohol Industry Overview
Total Companies
Total Filings
Federal Permits
Regulatory Model
About Maine's Beverage Alcohol Industry
Maine is a control state with 423 companies that have submitted TTB label approvals. The state accounts for 11,193 Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) filings across 11 product categories.
As a control state, Maine operates under a control state (state-run spirits) framework where the government plays a direct role in the distribution and retail of distilled spirits. This means brands entering the Maine market must work within the state's controlled distribution system, which affects pricing, availability, and market entry strategy.
The most active category in Maine is Beer, representing 73.4% 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 Maine
| # | Company | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SHIPYARD BREWING COMPANY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | 757 |
| 2 | WHITE ROCK DISTILLERIES, INC. | 693 |
| 3 | ALLAGASH BREWING COMPANY | 669 |
| 4 | MAST LANDING BREWING COMPANY | 502 |
| 5 | FOUNDATION BREWING COMPANY | 500 |
| 6 | OXBOW BREWING COMPANY, LLC | 471 |
| 7 | DEFINITIVE BREWING COMPANY, LLC | 347 |
| 8 | LONE PINE BREWING COMPANY, LLC | 262 |
| 9 | RISING TIDE BREWING COMPANY, LLC | 257 |
| 10 | 1820 BREWING COMPANY, LLC | 249 |
Top Brands in Maine
| # | Brand | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALLAGASH BREWING COMPANY | 567 |
| 2 | FOUNDATION BREWING COMPANY | 500 |
| 3 | OXBOW BREWING COMPANY | 314 |
| 4 | LONE PINE BREWING COMPANY | 257 |
| 5 | RISING TIDE BREWING COMPANY | 250 |
| 6 | PINNACLE | 243 |
| 7 | SHIPYARD | 196 |
| 8 | BARRELED SOULS BREWING COMPANY | 191 |
| 9 | PEAK ORGANIC | 163 |
| 10 | AUSTIN STREET BREWERY | 145 |