Minnesota Alcohol Industry Overview
Total Companies
Total Filings
Federal Permits
Regulatory Model
About Minnesota's Beverage Alcohol Industry
Minnesota is a license state with 544 companies that have submitted TTB label approvals. The state accounts for 17,217 Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) filings across 11 product categories.
As a license state, Minnesota 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 Minnesota is Beer, representing 44.5% 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 Minnesota
| # | Company | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNITED STATES DISTILLED PRODUCTS CO. | 4,005 |
| 2 | SURLY BREWING COMPANY | 935 |
| 3 | LUPULIN BREWING L.L.C. | 774 |
| 4 | COLD SPRING BREWING COMPANY | 584 |
| 5 | SUMMIT BREWING COMPANY | 551 |
| 6 | AUGUST SCHELL BREWING COMPANY | 488 |
| 7 | JUNKYARD BREWING COMPANY, LLC | 458 |
| 8 | MODIST BREWING, LLC | 348 |
| 9 | FAIR STATE BREWING COOPERATIVE | 314 |
| 10 | INDEED BREWING COMPANY MN, LLC | 312 |
Top Brands in Minnesota
| # | Brand | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UV | 332 |
| 2 | JUNKYARD BREWING COMPANY | 329 |
| 3 | VEIL | 302 |
| 4 | INDEED BREWING COMPANY | 300 |
| 5 | SCHELL'S | 282 |
| 6 | PHILLIPS | 228 |
| 7 | MR. STACKS | 226 |
| 8 | BLACKSTACK BREWING | 223 |
| 9 | FAIR STATE BREWING COOPERATIVE | 206 |
| 10 | SUMMIT BREWING COMPANY | 193 |