Vermont Alcohol Industry Overview
Total Companies
Total Filings
Federal Permits
Regulatory Model
About Vermont's Beverage Alcohol Industry
Vermont is a control state with 314 companies that have submitted TTB label approvals. The state accounts for 7,146 Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) filings across 11 product categories.
As a control state, Vermont operates under a control state (state liquor stores) framework where the government plays a direct role in the distribution and retail of distilled spirits. This means brands entering the Vermont market must work within the state's controlled distribution system, which affects pricing, availability, and market entry strategy.
The most active category in Vermont is Beer, representing 62.3% 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 Vermont
| # | Company | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | INDEPENDENT BREWERS UNITED CORPORATION | 561 |
| 2 | LONG TRAIL BREWING COMPANY | 424 |
| 3 | FOAM BREWERS LLC | 398 |
| 4 | ZG HOLDINGS, LLC | 392 |
| 5 | OTTER CREEK BREWING COMPANY LLC | 337 |
| 6 | HILL FARMSTEAD, LLC | 235 |
| 7 | BURLINGTON BEER COMPANY | 221 |
| 8 | FOUR QUARTERS BREWING, LLC | 215 |
| 9 | FIDDLEHEAD BREWING COMPANY LLC | 196 |
| 10 | TRAPP FAMILY LODGE, INC. | 193 |
Top Brands in Vermont
| # | Brand | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAGIC HAT | 401 |
| 2 | ZERO GRAVITY CRAFT BREWERY | 257 |
| 3 | LONG TRAIL | 246 |
| 4 | FIDDLEHEAD BREWING COMPANY | 187 |
| 5 | LOST LANTERN | 170 |
| 6 | FOUR QUARTERS BREWING, LLC | 154 |
| 7 | VON TRAPP BREWING | 124 |
| 8 | HERMIT THRUSH BREWERY | 119 |
| 9 | LONG TRAIL BREWING CO. | 114 |
| 10 | SHELBURNE VINEYARD | 111 |