North Carolina Alcohol Industry Overview
Total Companies
Total Filings
Federal Permits
Regulatory Model
About North Carolina's Beverage Alcohol Industry
North Carolina is a control state with 1,134 companies that have submitted TTB label approvals. The state accounts for 30,758 Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) filings across 11 product categories.
As a control state, North Carolina operates under a control state (abc stores) framework where the government plays a direct role in the distribution and retail of distilled spirits. This means brands entering the North Carolina market must work within the state's controlled distribution system, which affects pricing, availability, and market entry strategy.
The most active category in North Carolina is Beer, representing 60.6% 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 North Carolina
| # | Company | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BURIAL BEER CO., LLC | 2,913 |
| 2 | HOPFLY BREWING COMPANY, LLC | 900 |
| 3 | WICKED WEED BREWING LLC | 816 |
| 4 | ASS CLOWN BEER & WINE, LLC | 655 |
| 5 | CHILDRESS WINERY, LLC | 605 |
| 6 | FONTA FLORA BREWERY, LLC | 534 |
| 7 | HIGHLAND BREWING COMPANY, INC. | 472 |
| 8 | DSSOLVR, LLC | 446 |
| 9 | DISTRICT 9 BREWING COMPANY LLC | 432 |
| 10 | THE THREE RING BREWING CO., LLC | 398 |
Top Brands in North Carolina
| # | Brand | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BURIAL BEER CO. | 2,023 |
| 2 | HOPFLY BREWING COMPANY | 892 |
| 3 | WICKED WEED BREWING | 689 |
| 4 | BURIAL BEER CO | 679 |
| 5 | ASS CLOWN BREWING COMPANY | 635 |
| 6 | FONTA FLORA BREWERY | 503 |
| 7 | DSSOLVR | 444 |
| 8 | HI-WIRE BREWING | 363 |
| 9 | HEIST BREWERY | 358 |
| 10 | OLDE HICKORY BREWERY | 308 |