New York Alcohol Industry Overview
Total Companies
Total Filings
Federal Permits
Regulatory Model
About New York's Beverage Alcohol Industry
New York is a license state with 2,386 companies that have submitted TTB label approvals. The state accounts for 67,875 Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) filings across 11 product categories.
As a license state, New York 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 New York is Beer, representing 53.1% 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 York
| # | Company | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MATT BREWING CO., INC. | 1,821 |
| 2 | HIGH FALLS OPERATING CO, LLC | 1,791 |
| 3 | EQUILIBRIUM BREWERY, LLC | 1,624 |
| 4 | NARWHAL LLC | 1,422 |
| 5 | OTHER HALF BREWING COMPANY, INC. | 1,254 |
| 6 | GRIMM ALES LLC | 1,083 |
| 7 | KINGS COUNTY BREWERS COLLECTIVE, LLC | 1,025 |
| 8 | SOUTHERN TIER BREWING COMPANY, LLC | 979 |
| 9 | HUDSON VALLEY BEVERAGE CO. INC. | 892 |
| 10 | AMERICAN CRAFT BREWERY LLC | 844 |
Top Brands in New York
| # | Brand | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | OTHER HALF BREWING CO. | 1,221 |
| 2 | GRIMM | 1,096 |
| 3 | KINGS COUNTY BREWERS COLLECTIVE | 1,031 |
| 4 | FINBACK | 639 |
| 5 | SOUTHERN TIER BREWING COMPANY | 624 |
| 6 | SARANAC | 597 |
| 7 | CONEY ISLAND | 513 |
| 8 | EVIL TWIN BREWING NEW YORK CITY | 492 |
| 9 | MORTALIS BREWING COMPANY | 449 |
| 10 | SEAGRAM'S ESCAPES | 437 |