How to Get a Brewing License in Illinois

In order to get a manufacturer's license in the state of Illinois, you have to define what type of brewer you are. Whether you plan to brew for sale or you are a hobby brewer, the cost of a manufacturer's license is expensive. You have to obtain approval from the United States Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau even if you only plan to brew as a hobby.

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  Visit the TTB.gov website and download form 5100.31. Fill out the form, including all applicable information to your situation. For example, if you are a licensed manufacturer you are required to enter your plant and brewer's number, product serial number, manufacture year, alcohol content and your personal details such as address and phone number.

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  Return form 5100.31 by mail to:

  Advertising, labeling and Formulation Division, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau

  1310 G Street, N.W., Fourth Floor, Suite 400

  Washington, DC 20220

  You may also file the application electronically by visiting the TTB online application center (see Resources).

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  Obtain a federal permit from the TTB.Gov website. Download and fill out form 5100.24. Include all applicable information, including whether or not you were ever denied an application in the past or were ever convicted of a felony.

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  Return form 5100.24 by mail to:

  TTB

  550 Main Street, Suite 8002

  Cincinnati, OH 45202

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  Download the Manufacturer's Application from the State of Illinois Liquor Control Commission website.

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  Choose your class of manufacturer from the list of provided types which include distiller, rectifier, brewer, wine manufacturer, wine maker and hobby brewer.

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  Include your Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), Illinois Business Tax number (IBT), telephone number and address, status of your business, business ownership information, location lease or rental details, license history, eligibility and hours of operation if you run a brewer affiliated business applicable to your license.

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  Fill out the attached Registration Statement and and Liquor Tax Statement of Liability.

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  Obtain a bond from your insurance agency complete with their insurance seal and bond number.

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  Print your application and compile all required documentation into a packet. Include a check for the amount of your particular brewing license. Mail the packet and the check to:

  Illinois Liquor Control Commission

  100 W. Randolf St., Suite 7-801

  Chicago, IL 60601