Nebraska Alcohol Industry Overview
Total Companies
Total Filings
Federal Permits
Regulatory Model
About Nebraska's Beverage Alcohol Industry
Nebraska is a license state with 169 companies that have submitted TTB label approvals. The state accounts for 3,525 Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) filings across 9 product categories.
As a license state, Nebraska 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 Nebraska is Beer, representing 48.3% 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 Nebraska
| # | Company | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZIPLINE BREWING COMPANY, LLC | 451 |
| 2 | EMPYREAN BREWING CO. | 200 |
| 3 | NEBRASKA BREWING CO. | 187 |
| 4 | WHISKEY RUN CREEK VINEYARD & WINERY, L.L.C. | 171 |
| 5 | KROS STRAIN BREWING COMPANY, LLC | 168 |
| 6 | KINKAIDER BREWING CO., LLC | 114 |
| 7 | PRAIRIE CREEK VINEYARDS, NICHOLAS RYAN | 93 |
| 8 | GLACIAL TILL VINEYARD & WINERY, LLC | 89 |
| 9 | MEYER VINEYARDS, INC. | 80 |
| 10 | BLUE BLOOD BREWING COMPANY, INC. | 76 |
Top Brands in Nebraska
| # | Brand | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZIPLINE BREWING CO. | 218 |
| 2 | ZIPLINE BREWING CO | 183 |
| 3 | NEBRASKA BREWING COMPANY | 159 |
| 4 | KROS STRAIN BREWING | 153 |
| 5 | CARPE BREWEM | 81 |
| 6 | GLACIAL TILL VINEYARD | 69 |
| 7 | MOONSTRUCK MEADERY | 62 |
| 8 | SOARING WINGS VINEYARD | 60 |
| 9 | ARBOR DAY FARM | 60 |
| 10 | PALS BREWING COMPANY | 56 |