South Carolina Alcohol Industry Overview
Total Companies
Total Filings
Federal Permits
Regulatory Model
About South Carolina's Beverage Alcohol Industry
South Carolina is a license state with 327 companies that have submitted TTB label approvals. The state accounts for 8,015 Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) filings across 11 product categories.
As a license state, South Carolina 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 South Carolina is Beer, representing 59.5% 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 South Carolina
| # | Company | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | WESTBROOK BREWING COMPANY, LLC | 881 |
| 2 | TERRESSENTIA CORPORATION | 728 |
| 3 | EOBC, LLC | 565 |
| 4 | THOMAS CREEK BREWERY, LLC | 497 |
| 5 | LOWCOUNTRY FERMENTORY, LLC | 336 |
| 6 | BIRDS FLY SOUTH ALE PROJECT, LLC | 197 |
| 7 | HOLY CITY BREWING LLC | 156 |
| 8 | LTD. CO. | 148 |
| 9 | CAROLINA BAUERNHAUS, LLC | 147 |
| 10 | SOUTHERN ESTATES INVESTMENTS , LLC | 126 |
Top Brands in South Carolina
| # | Brand | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | EDMUND'S OAST BREWING CO. | 521 |
| 2 | CHARLES TOWNE FERMENTORY | 336 |
| 3 | WESTBROOK BREWING COMPANY | 279 |
| 4 | EVIL TWIN BREWING | 237 |
| 5 | BIRDS FLY SOUTH ALE PROJECT | 196 |
| 6 | THOMAS CREEK BREWERY | 178 |
| 7 | SUN LAB | 149 |
| 8 | HOLY CITY BREWING | 144 |
| 9 | AMOR ARTIS BREWING | 107 |
| 10 | RIVER RAT BREWERY | 103 |