AleSmith NewsBusiness · December 17, 2024 Handgeplukt Kriek: A Taste of History in Every Sip Handgeplukt Kriek: A Taste of History in Every Sip At AleSmith, we believe in brewing beers that tell a story. Our latest creation, Handgeplukt Kriek, is no exception. This beer isn’t just special because of its rich, tart flavor—it’s also ... Read More
AleSmith Brewing Co
AleSmith Brewing Co is an American brewery from San Diego, California.
Founded with a passion and respect for brewing in 1995, AleSmith continues to be recognized as one of the World’s foremost craft breweries on the strength of numerous awards garnered at prestigious local, national and international competitions. Consistently ranked in the World’s Top Ten list on the consumer generated website www.ratebeer.com, AleSmith is currently ranked #6 out of 33,000+ breweries worldwide. Family-owned and community-minded, AleSmith celebrates diversity, charity and the desire to deliver world-class beer with 5-Star service to our customers.
History
1995: Humble Beginnings
AleSmith Brewing Company is founded in a small single-unit space in the commercial district of Miramar, San Diego and packed with a 15 bbl brew system, tasting bar, office, and a three-man team.
1998: Horny Devil Starts a Trend
AleSmith’s Belgian Golden Strong Ale brewed with Coriander wins over the crowd at Great American Beer Festival and brings home a shiny silver souvenir, paving the way for 17 more upcoming medals in future GABF Competitions alone.
2002: Change of Hands
Grand Master Judge and decorated home brewer Peter Zien takes ownership, solidifying AleSmith’s reputation for brewing legendary, hand-forged ales.
2003: The Barrel Age
AleSmith rocks the world’s beer community with its first release from the barrel, the epic Barrel Aged Speedway Stout. This 12% ABV beast hibernates in bourbon barrels and has been consistently recognized as one of the best beers in the world.
2008: The Big Year
AleSmith is awarded 2008 Small Brewing Company and Brewer of the Year at Great American Beer Festival. New brew system increases brewing capacity from 15bbl to 30bbl.
2012: New Image, New Bottler, Same Recipe
Updated logo and bottle art visually defines the AleSmith brand. Premium Prospero bottler is installed to increase efficiency, quality, and reach a new output level of 15,000 bbls/year.
2014: Artisanal Expansion
Rated #1 Best Brewery in the World and Rated #1 Brewery in California based on consumer reviews at RateBeer.com. AleSmith now includes over 30 dedicated team members, multiple departments, five spacious units, and an impressive line-up of award winning brews.
2015: Forging Ahead
AleSmith closes its original location off of Cabot Drive and expands into a 100,000 sq.ft. facility, increases production, and launches new markets on a global scale. AleSmith’s new state-of-the-art brewery, located at 9990 AleSmith Court (only two blocks west of the original facility), showcases a custom Steinecker 80 bbl brew system, San Diego’s largest tasting room, and the Tony Gwynn Museum.
Sustainability is Sexy Hosts Annual Green Friday Vendor Fair at AleSmith Brewing Company
Event · November 18, 2024 Sustainability is Sexy Hosts Annual Green Friday Vendor Fair at AleSmith Brewing Company Sustainability is Sexy Hosts Annual Green Friday Vendor Fair at AleSmith Brewing Company San Diego, CA – AleSmith Brewing Company is excited to team up with Sustainability is Sexy (SIS) for their annual Green Friday Vendor Fair ... Read More
AleSmith Brewing Company Expands Year-Round Lineup with Expertly Crafted Hard Cider
AleSmith NewsBusiness · October 15, 2024 AleSmith Brewing Company Expands Year-Round Lineup with Expertly Crafted Hard Cider AleSmith Brewing Company Expands Year-Round Lineup with Expertly Crafted Hard Cider Introducing AleSmith Craft Ciders Traditional Dry Apple Cider, Crafted with Fresh-Pressed West Coast Apples SAN DIEGO, CA (October 2024) –AleSmith Brewing Company is excited to announce the ... Read More
AleSmith Brewing Announces Annual Oktoberfest Celebration with Extra Weekend of Festivities
AleSmith NewsBusiness · September 9, 2024 AleSmith Brewing Announces Annual Oktoberfest Celebration with Extra Weekend of Festivities AleSmith Brewing Announces Annual Oktoberfest Celebration with Extra Weekend of Festivities Celebrate this festive German tradition at the Miramar Tasting Room September 14th, 21st, and 28th SAN DIEGO, CA (September 2024) –AleSmith Brewing Company is excited to invite ... Read More
AleSmith Brewing Celebrates Tony Gwynn Day with Tribute Beer Releases
AleSmith NewsBusiness · July 23, 2024 AleSmith Brewing Celebrates Tony Gwynn Day with Tribute Beer Releases AleSmith Brewing Celebrates Tony Gwynn Day with Tribute Beer Releases Celebrate Tony Gwynn’s 2000th and 3000th hit milestone at the Miramar Brewery on August 3rd SAN DIEGO, CA (Jul. 2024) –AleSmith Brewing Company is excited to announce the upcoming ... Read More
Pawmicon Soars Back into AleSmith Brewing Company July 20th
AleSmith NewsBusiness · July 3, 2024 Pawmicon Soars Back into AleSmith Brewing Company July 20th PAWMICON SOARS BACK INTO ALESMITH BREWING COMPANY JULY 20TH! Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Most PUPular Summer Event Celebrates Superfuzzies, Big and Small… In just a few weeks, Helen Woodward Animal Center returns with one of the most ambitious cross-over events ... Read More
San Diego’s Hometown Beer Welcomes its 10th Season
AleSmith NewsBusiness · June 12, 2024 San Diego’s Hometown Beer Welcomes its 10th Season San Diego’s Hometown Beer Welcomes its 10th Season AleSmith celebrates ten years of .394 San Diego Pale Ale SAN DIEGO, CA (June 2024) – As AleSmith Brewing Company marks a decade since the debut of San Diego Pale Ale .394, the ... Read More
Vegan Night Market to Debut at AleSmith Brewing Company
AleSmith NewsBusinessEvent · May 31, 2024 Vegan Night Market to Debut at AleSmith Brewing Company Vegan Night Market to Debut at AleSmith Brewing Company (San Diego, Calif. – May 29, 2024) – Vegan Food Popup Events is expanding again with a new monthly event at the AleSmith Brewing Company, located at 9990 AleSmith Ct in ... Read More
AleSmith Brewing Company and Ground Floor Murals Present: Win a Tony Gwynn Mural for Your Business – Enter by May 31st!
AleSmith NewsBusiness · May 28, 2024 AleSmith Brewing Company and Ground Floor Murals Present: Win a Tony Gwynn Mural for Your Business – Enter by May 31st! AleSmith Brewing Company and Ground Floor Murals Present: Win a Tony Gwynn Mural for Your Business – Enter by May 31st! SAN DIEGO, CA (May 2024) – AleSmith ... Read More
AleSmith Tees Up New Brewery Experience in Tasting Room
AleSmith NewsBusiness · May 23, 2024 AleSmith Tees Up New Brewery Experience in Tasting Room AleSmith Tees Up New Brewery Experience in Tasting Room San Diego Debuts New Golf Simulators at Miramar Facility SAN DIEGO, CA (May 2024) – AleSmith Brewing Company, a renowned craft brewery based in San Diego, is excited to announce the ... Read More
AleSmith Brewing Company Releases New Italian Pilsner
AleSmith NewsBusiness · April 10, 2024 AleSmith Brewing Company Releases New Italian Pilsner AleSmith Release New Italian Pilsner San Diego Brewery Unveils New Italian Pilsner as part of LagerSmith Series SAN DIEGO, CA (April 2024) – AleSmith Brewing Company proudly introduces the latest addition to its esteemed LagerSmith series: the Italian Pilsner. This new creation ... Read More
AleSmith Extends Non-Alcoholic Lineup with New NA Speedway
AleSmith NewsBusiness · December 7, 2023 AleSmith Extends Non-Alcoholic Lineup with New NA Speedway AleSmith Extends Non-Alcoholic Lineup with New NASpeedway San Diego Brewery Expands Non-Alcoholic Portfolio SAN DIEGO, CA (December 2023) – AleSmith Brewing Company is excited to announce the introduction of Non-Alcoholic Speedway, a dark brew based off the brewery’s legacy iconic Speedway ... Read More
Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe with Clásico Mexican Lager
Recipes · November 14, 2023 Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe with Clásico Mexican Lager Chicken Tortilla Soup with Clásico Mexican Lager Ingredients – 2 tablespoons olive oil – 1 yellow onion, diced – 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced – 2 cloves of garlic, minced – 1 28oz. can of diced tomatoes, drained and rinsed – ... Read More
AleSmith Gets Ready for Halloween Weekend in San Diego
AleSmith NewsCompetitionEvent · October 24, 2023 AleSmith Gets Ready for Halloween Weekend in San Diego AleSmith Gets Ready for Halloweekend with Fright Nights: A Haunting Celebration for Beer and Fear Enthusiasts Miramar Brewery partners with local business Scareventures on festivities for Halloween weekend San Diego, CA – October 24, 2023 – AleSmith Brewing Company, a ... Read More
Speedway Stout Slow Cooker Beef Sliders Recipe
Recipes · October 15, 2023 Speedway Stout Slow Cooker Beef Sliders Recipe Speedway Stout Slow Cooker Beef Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls Pretzel bites with a beer mustard dip and German sides Ingredients For the slow cooker beef – 2.5 pounds of boneless beef chuck roast – 2 teaspoons paprika – 1 teaspoon salt – 1 ... Read More
AleSmith Brewing Company Hosts Fright Nights at the Brewery, Starting Friday, October 13th
AleSmith NewsCompetitionEvent · October 3, 2023 AleSmith Brewing Company Hosts Fright Nights at the Brewery, Starting Friday, October 13th AleSmith Brewing Company Hosts Fright Nights at the Brewery, Starting Friday, October 13th Spooky Season has arrived at the San Diego brewery with new releases, a haunted brewery trail, kid-friendly trick of treat trail, and more. ... Read More
Celebrating Nut Brown Ale’s Bronze Win at the Great American Beer Festival
AleSmith NewsCompetitionEvent · September 27, 2023 Celebrating Nut Brown Ale’s Bronze Win at the Great American Beer Festival Celebrating Nut Brown Ale’s Bronze Win at the Great American Beer Festival We are thrilled to announce that our beloved Nut Brown Ale has brought home the bronze medal at this year’s Great American Beer Festival! This ... Read More
German Snackboard with AleSchmidt Oktoberfest
Recipes · September 18, 2023 German Snackboard with AleSchmidt Oktoberfest German Snackboard with AleSchmidt Oktoberfest Pretzel bites with a beer mustard dip and German sides For the Pretzel Bites Ingredients – 1/4 cup AleSmith Oktoberfest beer, warm – 2 tablespoons cane sugar – 1 package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons) – 3 cups all-purpose ... Read More
AleSmith and San Diego Loyal SC Team Up on New Beer Release
AleSmith NewsEvent · September 6, 2023 AleSmith and San Diego Loyal SC Team Up on New Beer Release AleSmith and San Diego Loyal SC Team Up on New Beer Release SAN DIEGO, CA (September 2023) – AleSmith Brewing Company, a leading craft brewery based in Miramar, is excited to unveil a limited ... Read More
AleSmith Brewing Company Releases New Speedway
AleSmith NewsBranding · August 29, 2023 AleSmith Brewing Company Releases New Speedway AleSmith Brewing Company Releases New SpeedwaySan Diego Brewery Releases New Version of Speedway Stout SAN DIEGO, CA (August 2023) – AleSmith Brewing Company is excited to announce the release of its latest addition to the Speedway Stout family – Speedway Stout: Affogato Edition. ... Read More