Maryland Alcohol Industry Overview
Total Companies
Total Filings
Federal Permits
Regulatory Model
About Maryland's Beverage Alcohol Industry
Maryland is a license state with 541 companies that have submitted TTB label approvals. The state accounts for 12,690 Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) filings across 11 product categories.
As a license state, Maryland 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 Maryland is Beer, representing 54.0% 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 Maryland
| # | Company | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | FLYING DOG BREWERY, LLLP | 856 |
| 2 | ELDER PINE BREWING & BLENDING CO. | 670 |
| 3 | BURLEY OAK LLC | 651 |
| 4 | DUCLAW BREWERY, LLC | 552 |
| 5 | CLIPPER CITY BREWING COMPANY, L.P. | 546 |
| 6 | THE D.O.G. BEVERAGE COMPANY, INC. | 401 |
| 7 | REVERENCE BREWING COMPANY, LLC | 262 |
| 8 | SAZERAC NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 229 |
| 9 | ANTIETAM BREWERY, LLC | 212 |
| 10 | CALVERT BREWING COMPANY, LLC | 194 |
Top Brands in Maryland
| # | Brand | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ELDER PINE BREWING & BLENDING CO | 659 |
| 2 | BURLEY OAK | 625 |
| 3 | FLYING DOG | 517 |
| 4 | HEAVY SEAS | 496 |
| 5 | FLYING DOG BREWERY | 358 |
| 6 | DUCLAW BREWING CO. | 260 |
| 7 | LINGANORE WINECELLARS | 154 |
| 8 | ANTIETAM BREWERY | 150 |
| 9 | PUB DOG | 146 |
| 10 | CLEAR SKIES MEADERY | 135 |