Virginia Alcohol Industry Overview
Total Companies
Total Filings
Federal Permits
Regulatory Model
About Virginia's Beverage Alcohol Industry
Virginia is a control state with 1,259 companies that have submitted TTB label approvals. The state accounts for 32,523 Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) filings across 11 product categories.
As a control state, Virginia 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 Virginia market must work within the state's controlled distribution system, which affects pricing, availability, and market entry strategy.
The most active category in Virginia is Wine, representing 45.4% 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 Virginia
| # | Company | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE VEIL BREWING COMPANY, LLC | 1,333 |
| 2 | COMMONWEALTH BREWING COMPANY, LLC | 1,130 |
| 3 | ASLIN BEER COMPANY | 966 |
| 4 | VIRGINIA WINEWORKS, LLC | 888 |
| 5 | MOUNTAIN VIEW BREWERY, LLC | 802 |
| 6 | THE OOZLEFINCH CRAFT BREWERY, LLC | 687 |
| 7 | STARR HILL BREWERY, LLC | 591 |
| 8 | BELTWAY BREWING COMPANY LLC | 543 |
| 9 | PRINCE MICHEL, LLC | 414 |
| 10 | VASEN BREWING COMPANY, LLC | 400 |
Top Brands in Virginia
| # | Brand | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE VEIL BREWING CO. | 1,320 |
| 2 | COMMONWEALTH BREWING CO | 1,068 |
| 3 | DEVILS BACKBONE | 444 |
| 4 | OOZLEFINCH BEERS + BLENDING | 435 |
| 5 | VÄSEN BREWING COMPANY | 349 |
| 6 | STARR HILL | 248 |
| 7 | CHATEAU MORRISETTE | 226 |
| 8 | PRINCE MICHEL VINEYARD AND WINERY | 191 |
| 9 | EARLY MOUNTAIN | 190 |
| 10 | BLUESTONE VINEYARD | 182 |