A limited brewery license authorizes the licensee to manufacture no more than 15,000 barrels per year, provided that the brewery is located on a farm within the Commonwealth and satisfies additional agricultural criteria. NOTE: An additional license required for shipping.
Fees are based on the following classifications:
Up to 500 barrels—$380
501 to 10,000 barrels—$2,350
10,0001 to 15,000 barrels—$4,690
COV 4.1-206.1(4)—Manufacturer licenses
COV 4.1-231.1 A(1)(b)—Fees on state licenses
COV 4.1-233.A(1)(b)—Fees on local licenses
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.
Virginia ABC offers free online training to help managers, sellers and servers to become more responsible and better understand ABC laws, rules and regulations. For more information, contact Education and Prevention, (804) 977-7440 or [email protected].
Limited Brewery