North Dakota Alcohol Industry Overview
Total Companies
Total Filings
Federal Permits
Regulatory Model
About North Dakota's Beverage Alcohol Industry
North Dakota is a license state with 106 companies that have submitted TTB label approvals. The state accounts for 3,083 Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) filings across 10 product categories.
As a license state, North Dakota 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 North Dakota is Beer, representing 66.6% 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 Dakota
| # | Company | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DREKKER BREWING COMPANY LLC | 1,274 |
| 2 | HALF BROTHERS BREWING COMPANY, LLC | 185 |
| 3 | VINTNER'S CELLARS OF FARGO, LLC | 168 |
| 4 | RHOMBUS GUYS HOLDINGS, INCORPORATED | 151 |
| 5 | MAPLE RIVER WINERY, LLC | 137 |
| 6 | DRUMCONRATH BREWING COMPANY, LLC | 128 |
| 7 | THE FARGO BREWING COMPANY, LLC | 81 |
| 8 | LAUGHING SUN BREWING COMPANY, LLC | 77 |
| 9 | MAPLE RIVER DISTILLERY, LLC | 77 |
| 10 | DAKOTA SUN GARDENS, BRUCE GUSSIAAS | 62 |
Top Brands in North Dakota
| # | Brand | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DREKKER BREWING COMPANY | 1,216 |
| 2 | HALF BROTHERS BREWING COMPANY | 183 |
| 3 | MAPLE RIVER WINERY | 124 |
| 4 | DAKOTA PRAIRIE | 88 |
| 5 | MAPLE RIVER DISTILLERY | 76 |
| 6 | FARGO BREWING COMPANY | 59 |
| 7 | DAKOTA SUN GARDENS | 59 |
| 8 | DRUMCONRATH BREWING CO. | 50 |
| 9 | SOURIS RIVER BREWING | 43 |
| 10 | POINTE OF VIEW WINERY | 43 |