New Hampshire Alcohol Industry Overview
Total Companies
Total Filings
Federal Permits
Regulatory Model
About New Hampshire's Beverage Alcohol Industry
New Hampshire is a control state with 290 companies that have submitted TTB label approvals. The state accounts for 7,565 Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) filings across 11 product categories.
As a control state, New Hampshire operates under a control state (state liquor stores) framework where the government plays a direct role in the distribution and retail of distilled spirits. This means brands entering the New Hampshire market must work within the state's controlled distribution system, which affects pricing, availability, and market entry strategy.
The most active category in New Hampshire is Beer, representing 57.1% 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 New Hampshire
| # | Company | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | FINESTKIND BREWING, LLC | 656 |
| 2 | BRAU, INC. | 467 |
| 3 | CRAFT BREW ALLIANCE, INC. | 340 |
| 4 | DECIDUOUS BREWING CO LLC | 300 |
| 5 | STONEFACE BREWING COMPANY, LLC | 269 |
| 6 | KETTLEHEAD BREWING COMPANY LLC | 227 |
| 7 | WOODSTOCK INN AGAIN, LTD. | 220 |
| 8 | MOONLIGHT MEADERY LLC | 177 |
| 9 | TRANSCENDENTAL SPIRITS LLC | 175 |
| 10 | WHITE BIRCH BREWING LLC | 159 |
Top Brands in New Hampshire
| # | Brand | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SCHILLING BEER CO. | 280 |
| 2 | SMUTTYNOSE | 251 |
| 3 | WOODSTOCK INN BREWERY | 209 |
| 4 | SMUTTLABS | 207 |
| 5 | MOONLIGHT MEADERY | 175 |
| 6 | SMUTTYNOSE BREWING CO. | 168 |
| 7 | CISCO BREWERS | 158 |
| 8 | WHITE BIRCH BREWING | 146 |
| 9 | CABANA FALLS | 129 |
| 10 | WHITE MOUNTAIN WINERY | 127 |