BusinessUncategorizedAleSmith: The Official Craft Beer Partner for San Diego Loyal SCMay 16, 2023 AleSmith Brewing Company Named the Official Craft Beer Partner for San Diego Loyal Soccer Club San Diego Loyal Soccer Club has announced AleSmith Brewing Company as The Official Craft Beer Partner for the 2023 season. With this partnership, AleSmith will have a ... 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.
AleSmith: The Official Craft Beer Partner for San Diego Loyal FC
BusinessUncategorizedAleSmith: The Official Craft Beer Partner for San Diego Loyal FCMay 16, 2023 AleSmith Brewing Company Named the Official Craft Beer Partner for San Diego Loyal Football Club San Diego Loyal Football Club has announced AleSmith Brewing Company as The Official Craft Beer Partner for the 2023 season. With this partnership, AleSmith will have a ... Read More
Two New Small Batches for May: Death Star Double IPA and Key Lime Gose
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Beer Battered Shrimp Tacos Using Clásico Mexican Lager
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394 Brat Recipe
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AleSmith Brewing Company Extends .394 Line with Session .394
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AleSmith Brewing Company Releases Double Up Double IPA in Honor of Tony Gwynn Milestone
UncategorizedAleSmith Brewing Company Releases Double Up Double IPA in Honor of Tony Gwynn MilestoneMarch 15, 2023 AleSmith Brewing Company Releases Double Up Double IPA in Honor of Tony Gwynn Milestone San Diego’s Hometown Brewery pays homage to hall of famer’s time at San Diego State University San Diego, CA (March 2023) – San Diego-based brewery, AleSmith Brewing ... Read More
San Diego State Ale Braised Wing Recipe
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AleSmith Brewing Company Kicks Off Women’s History Month with Fearless IPA
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AleSmith Brewing Company and Telluride Brewing Co. Team Up on New Collaboration
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Join Aztec Nation at AleSmith Brewing Company For Official Watch Party February 25th
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Party Tricks IPA Barbacoa Nachos
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AleSmith Kicks off 2023 with New Speedway Stout Variant
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AleSmith Brewing Company Ready for Halloween with Evil Dead Red Ale and Fright Nights
UncategorizedAleSmith Brewing Company Ready for Halloween with Evil Dead Red Ale and Fright NightsOctober 24, 2022AleSmith Brewing Company Gets Ready for Halloween with Evil Dead Red and Fright NightsSpooky Season has arrived at the San Diego brewery with new releases and a haunted brewery trail. SAN DIEGO, CA (October 2022) –AleSmith Brewing Company is in ... Read More
AleSmith Brewing Company Ready for Halloween with Evil Dead Red Ale and Fright Nights
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AleSmith Brewing Company and Other Half Brewing Company Release Collaborative Brew
UncategorizedAleSmith Brewing Company and Other Half Brewing Company Release Collaborative BrewSeptember 1, 2022AleSmith Brewing Company and Other Half Brewing Company Release Collaborative BrewWest Coast meets East Coast with Collaboration on Limited-Release Double Dry-Hopped IPA SAN DIEGO, CA (September 2022) –AleSmith Brewing Company is joining forces with New York brewery Other Half Brewing Company to release ... Read More
AleSmith Brewing Company and Other Half Brewing Company Release Collaborative Brew
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San Diego State University & AleSmith Brewing Company Partner to Launch State Ale
UncategorizedSan Diego State University & AleSmith Brewing Company Partner to Launch State AleAugust 16, 2022 San Diego State University & AleSmith Brewing Company Partner to Launch State AleAleSmith Brewing Company announced as the Official Craft Brewery of San Diego State University SAN DIEGO – With the opening of Snapdragon Stadium this Saturday and the upcoming ... Read More
San Diego State University & AleSmith Brewing Company Partner to Launch State Ale
UncategorizedSan Diego State University & AleSmith Brewing Company Partner to Launch State AleAugust 16, 2022 San Diego State University & AleSmith Brewing Company Partner to Launch State AleAleSmith Brewing Company announced as the Official Craft Brewery of San Diego State University SAN DIEGO – With the opening of Snapdragon Stadium this Saturday and the upcoming ... Read More
Prost to Gold! AleSmith’s AleSchmidt Oktoberfest Returns to Shelves
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