Philadelphia-based vodka distiller with on-site cocktail lounge and direct-to-consumer focus
Stateside Brands operates a vertically integrated spirits business—distillery, retail lounge, and consumer brand—anchored in Philadelphia. The hiring portfolio is sales-heavy (50% of open roles) with meaningful marketing investment, reflecting a go-to-market model built on account expansion and brand activation rather than pure production scaling. Active projects center on distributor transitions, promotional campaigns, and packaging consistency, while pain points cluster around regulatory compliance and market access—typical friction for alcohol beverage companies navigating state-level restrictions.
Notable leadership hires: Sales Director, Warehouse Lead
Stateside Brands is a vodka distiller founded in 2015 and headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. The company owns a custom-built production facility in the city and operates Federal Distilling Room, a full-service cocktail lounge attached to the distillery offering views of the production floor. Their primary product is Urbancraft Vodka, marketed as a locally made, hand-crafted spirit. The company operates across the full value chain—production, direct retail, and wholesale distribution—and manages the complexity of multi-state alcohol sales, including compliance, advocacy, and regulatory navigation. They employ 201–500 people and were recognized as a 2025 Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplaces winner.
Stateside Urbancraft Vodka, a super-premium vodka produced at a custom-designed facility in Philadelphia. The company also operates Federal Distilling Room, a cocktail lounge serving house cocktails and curated spirits from other makers.
Philadelphia, PA. The company operates a vertically integrated distillery and retail lounge in the city and hires across the United States.
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