Brewery

A brewery license authorizes the licensee to manufacture, sell, deliver and ship beer at wholesale to entities, other wholesalers/distributors and individuals located outside the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Fee(s)

Fees are based on the following classifications:

Up to 500 barrels—$380
501 to 10,000 barrels—$2,350
Over 10,000 barrels—$4,690

References

COV 4.1-206.1.3—Brewery licenses
COV 4.1-216.3—Further limitations on manufacturers, bottlers, importers, brokers or wholesalers; ownership interests prohibited; exceptions; prohibited trade practices.
COV 4.1-217—Limitation on brewery licenses
COV 4.1-233.1.A.1.b—Fees on local licenses
3 VAC 5-60-110—Contract brewing arrangements

Completing the application may take 15–30 minutes. Average ABC processing time is 60–90 days.

To begin, view the list of industry required documents (PDF) needed to complete the application.
To apply online, click here. To apply via paper application (PDF), click here.