Utah Alcohol Industry Overview
Total Companies
Total Filings
Federal Permits
Regulatory Model
About Utah's Beverage Alcohol Industry
Utah is a control state with 196 companies that have submitted TTB label approvals. The state accounts for 4,725 Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) filings across 11 product categories.
As a control state, Utah operates under a control state (dabc) framework where the government plays a direct role in the distribution and retail of distilled spirits. This means brands entering the Utah market must work within the state's controlled distribution system, which affects pricing, availability, and market entry strategy.
The most active category in Utah is Beer, representing 73.7% 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 Utah
| # | Company | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | EPIC BREWING COMPANY, L.L.C. | 526 |
| 2 | UINTA BREWING COMPANY | 493 |
| 3 | UTAH BREWERS COOPERATIVE | 489 |
| 4 | SHADES OF PALE, INC | 285 |
| 5 | HIGH WEST DISTILLERY, LLC | 243 |
| 6 | PROPER BREWING COMPANY, LLC. | 165 |
| 7 | TFB LLC | 120 |
| 8 | THE HIVE WINERY, INC. | 114 |
| 9 | RED ROCK BREWERY, L.C. | 101 |
| 10 | PROST HOLDINGS, LLC | 98 |
Top Brands in Utah
| # | Brand | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | EPIC BREWING | 361 |
| 2 | HIGH WEST | 202 |
| 3 | EPIC BREWING COMPANY | 178 |
| 4 | UINTA BREWING COMPANY | 146 |
| 5 | UINTA BREWING CO | 142 |
| 6 | WASATCH BREWERY | 123 |
| 7 | SHADES OF PALE INC | 97 |
| 8 | SQUATTERS | 94 |
| 9 | BEWILDER BREWING CO | 92 |
| 10 | WASATCH | 84 |