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 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 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
Watch San Diego State Aztec Football Games at AleSmith
Watch San Diego State Aztec Football Games at AleSmith Are you a fan of San Diego State University’s Aztec football team? If so, you’re probably wondering where you can catch their games. Look no further than AleSmith in Miramar as a watch place for SDSU football games. Where can I watch the San Diego… ... Read More
AleSmith Brewing Celebrates 28 Years of Hand-Forged Ales
AleSmith NewsEvent · August 17, 2023 AleSmith Brewing Celebrates 28 Years of Hand-Forged Ales AleSmith Brewing Celebrates 28 Years of Hand-Forged Ales San Diego Brewery celebrates milestone with Anniversary Event SAN DIEGO, CA (August 2023) – AleSmith Brewing Company is celebrating their 28th anniversary on Saturday, August 26th, at its Miramar brewery location. The ... Read More
AleSmith Brewing Company 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 5th SAN DIEGO, CA (Jul. 2023) – AleSmith Brewing Company is proud to announce the upcoming Tony Gwynn Day celebration on Saturday, August 5th, at the brewery. The… ... Read More
Beer Braised Ribs with San Diego State Ale
Recipes · July 11, 2023 Beer Braised Ribs with San Diego State Ale Beer Braised Ribs and Beer-BBQ Sauce with AleSmith San Diego State Ale Ingredients for the Ribs: – 3 pounds of bone-in pork loin baby back ribs Ingredients for the Dry Rub – ¼ cup of AleSmith San Diego State Ale – ½ ... Read More
AleSmith Brewing Company Releases New .394 Hometown Mixed Pack
AleSmith NewsBranding · July 3, 2023 AleSmith Brewing Company Releases New .394 Hometown Mixed Pack AleSmith Brewing Company Releases New .394 Hometown Mixed Pack Available Now throughout San Diego County SAN DIEGO, CA (Jul. 2023) – AleSmith Brewing Company is proud to announce the release of its latest innovation— a mixed pack of its popular ... Read More
AleSmith Brewing Company Hosts Pawmicon Event July 9th
AleSmith NewsEvent · June 19, 2023 AleSmith Brewing Company Hosts Pawmicon Event July 9th PAWMICON SOARS INTO ALESMITH BREWING COMPANY THIS JULY 9TH Helen Woodward Animal Center’s PUPular Summer Event Welcomes Superfuzzies, Big and Small… SAN DIEGO, CA (June 2023) – In just a few weeks, Helen Woodward Animal Center returns with one of the ... Read More
AleSmith Brewing Company Brings Back Seasonal Favorite
AleSmith NewsBranding · June 16, 2023 AleSmith Brewing Company Brings Back Seasonal Favorite AleSmith Brewing Company Bring Back Seasonal Favorite San Diego Brewery Releases Funwave Hazy IPA in time for Summer SAN DIEGO, CA (June 2023) – AleSmith Brewing Company, renowned for brewing high-quality craft beers, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of ... Read More
Beer Mac n Cheese with Party Tricks IPA
Recipes · June 9, 2023 Beer Mac n Cheese with Party Tricks IPA Beer Mac n Cheese with Party Tricks IPA We can guarantee you’ve never had a mac n’ cheese quite like this before. This decadent, cheesy mac with hints of IPA is the ultimate recipe, no matter the occasion. Ingredients: – 16 oz. ... Read More
Party Tricks IPA Earns 92 from Craft Beer and Brewing
Business · June 9, 2023 Party Tricks IPA Earns 92 from Craft Beer and Brewing Party Tricks IPA Earns 92 from Craft Beer and Brewing We’re proud to share that Party Tricks IPA has earned a 92 judge’s rating from Craft Beer & Brewing. With perfect scores in both Appearance and Mouthfeel and a near-perfect score ... Read More
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
AleSmith: The Official Craft Beer Partner for San Diego Loyal SC
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
Two New Small Batches for May: Death Star Double IPA and Key Lime Gose
BusinessUncategorizedTwo New Small Batches for May: Death Star Double IPA and Key Lime GoseMay 3, 2023 Two New Small Batch Releases Coming Out of the AleSmith Tasting Room Death Star Double IPA and Key Lime Gose Available Starting May 4th As the calendar turns over to May, AleSmith Brewing Company introduces two new Small ... Read More
Beer Battered Shrimp Tacos Using Clásico Mexican Lager
RecipesUncategorizedBeer Battered Shrimp Tacos Using Clásico Mexican LagerApril 26, 2023 Looking for the perfect recipe for Taco Tuesday or Cinco de Mayo? These Beer Battered ShrimpTacos are flavorful, crispy and pair perfectly with our AleSmith Clásico! Ingredients for the Chipotle Lime Crema – 3/4 cup sour cream – 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, ... Read More
394 Brat Recipe
RecipesUncategorized394 Brat RecipeApril 14, 2023Beer Braised Brat using .394 Pale Ale Ingredients •Chili Beer Brat Dog using .394 pale ale from AleSmith Brewing Company Ingredients For the chili – 1 tablespoon butter ⁃ 1 green bell pepper ⁃ 1/2 yellow onion, diced ⁃ 1 jalapeno, diced ⁃ 1 clove of garlic, minced ⁃ 1 pound ... Read More
AleSmith Brewing Company Extends .394 Line with Session .394
UncategorizedAleSmith Brewing Company Extends .394 Line with Session .394April 12, 2023 AleSmith Brewing Company Extends .394 Line with Session .394 San Diego Brewery Rolls Out New Session Pale Ale for baseball season SAN DIEGO, CA (April 2023) –AleSmith Brewing Company is proud to announce the release of Session .394, a light, sessionable beer in ... Read More
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
RecipesUncategorizedSan Diego State Ale Braised Wing RecipeMarch 6, 2023Beer Braised Chicken Wings using San Diego State Ale Move aside buffalo wings, these San Diego State Ale Braised Chicken Wings are the new it party appetizer of the tournament With a zesty San Diego State Ale infused sauce, it’s near impossible to have just one of ... Read More