Michigan Alcohol Industry Overview
Total Companies
Total Filings
Federal Permits
Regulatory Model
About Michigan's Beverage Alcohol Industry
Michigan is a control state with 1,306 companies that have submitted TTB label approvals. The state accounts for 34,977 Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) filings across 11 product categories.
As a control state, Michigan operates under a control state (mlcc) framework where the government plays a direct role in the distribution and retail of distilled spirits. This means brands entering the Michigan market must work within the state's controlled distribution system, which affects pricing, availability, and market entry strategy.
The most active category in Michigan is Wine, representing 42.3% 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 Michigan
| # | Company | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | FENN VALLEY VINEYARDS, INC. | 1,899 |
| 2 | BELL'S BREWERY, INC. | 1,798 |
| 3 | SHORT'S BREWING COMPANY, LLC | 1,084 |
| 4 | ST. JULIAN WINE COMPANY, INC. | 979 |
| 5 | TEMPERANCE DISTILLING COMPANY | 904 |
| 6 | NEW HOLLAND BREWING COMPANY, L.L.C. | 888 |
| 7 | NORTHERN UNITED BREWING COMPANY, LLC | 762 |
| 8 | FRENCH ROAD CELLARS, LLC | 542 |
| 9 | NAKED TREE CELLARS LLC | 517 |
| 10 | CANAL STREET BREWING CO., L.L.C. | 489 |
Top Brands in Michigan
| # | Brand | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BELL'S | 1,436 |
| 2 | SHORT'S BREW | 670 |
| 3 | ODD SIDE ALES | 488 |
| 4 | FOUNDERS | 485 |
| 5 | JOLLY PUMPKIN ARTISAN ALES | 360 |
| 6 | SHORT'S BREWING | 344 |
| 7 | ST. JULIAN | 313 |
| 8 | NEW HOLLAND BREWING COMPANY | 259 |
| 9 | AUSTIN BROTHERS BEER CO | 238 |
| 10 | GREENBUSH BREWING CO. | 231 |