AleSmith Brewing Company
Brewery Bar Restaurant
AleSmith Brewing Company is an American craft brewery located in San Diego, California. It specializes in handcrafted ales in a variety of styles. As of 2015 it produces about 25,000 barrels of beer a year.HistoryThe brewery was founded in San Diego in 1995 by Skip Virgilio and Ted Newcomb. Skip Virgilio was AleSmith's original brewmaster. Peter Zien became brewmaster upon purchasing the company in July, 2002. Read more
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Brett R. 2015-12-11
Great beer and friendly staff. Eric is the main man here. Kyle out front in the food truck with the delicious food. Definitely my go to spot to...
Great beer and friendly staff. Eric is the main man here. Kyle out front in the food truck with the delicious food. Definitely my go to spot to...
Ryan S. 2016-10-16
Best brewery experience in SD. Made even better that the main taproom had a sour cherry speedway and Vietnamese coffee on cask.
Best brewery experience in SD. Made even better that the main taproom had a sour cherry speedway and Vietnamese coffee on cask.
Kyle A. 2016-05-28
Good local brewery, you won't be disappointed with their selection....especially the seasonal brews.
Good local brewery, you won't be disappointed with their selection....especially the seasonal brews.
Miguel C. 2016-05-26
Awesome beer selection & awesome staff, want to go back soon.
Awesome beer selection & awesome staff, want to go back soon.
David G. 2016-05-01
The best in San Diego. The beers are epic. You will find something here you can't live with out.
The best in San Diego. The beers are epic. You will find something here you can't live with out.
Daniel D. 2016-02-17
I went to a bbq paring event with
I went to a bbq paring event with
Maria Elena C. 2015-12-23
One of the best breweries in the world! What else is there to tell.
One of the best breweries in the world! What else is there to tell.
Denise L. 2015-11-15
Dog friendly and great beer! ✌ love this place.
Dog friendly and great beer! ✌ love this place.
Charles M. 2015-10-31
I don't drink. People should be sober when deciding what brand of diapers to buy.
I don't drink. People should be sober when deciding what brand of diapers to buy.
Bella S. 2015-10-11
Stunning beers. Huge fan of Speedway stout and Grand Cru Belgian Dark Strong ale.
Stunning beers. Huge fan of Speedway stout and Grand Cru Belgian Dark Strong ale.
Michelle Isenhouer H. 2015-07-14
My favorite of the Southern California brewers, all great beers!
My favorite of the Southern California brewers, all great beers!
Cole L. 2015-07-13
Worst brewery, allowing proxies is ridiculous. Won't be supporting this brewery anymore
Worst brewery, allowing proxies is ridiculous. Won't be supporting this brewery anymore
Christian W. 2015-07-04
Just wanted to thank you guys. I was given the Scotch Ale, my favorite type of beer, for a graduation gift. One of the best I've ever had for sure....
Just wanted to thank you guys. I was given the Scotch Ale, my favorite type of beer, for a graduation gift. One of the best I've ever had for sure....
Lauryn G. 2015-06-12
Horny Devil is by far my favorite, but they keep coming up with new stuff that's top notch as well! Another really good one of their is the .394 and...
Horny Devil is by far my favorite, but they keep coming up with new stuff that's top notch as well! Another really good one of their is the .394 and...
Amy E. 2015-06-05
Always an amazing experience but, most of all the beers. Always solid, always consistent! I love you guys!
Always an amazing experience but, most of all the beers. Always solid, always consistent! I love you guys!
Lindsay S. 2015-05-26
Visited Alesmith over the holiday and I was thoroughly impressed with the beer, service and atmosphere. Keira, (hopefully that's the correct spelling)...
Visited Alesmith over the holiday and I was thoroughly impressed with the beer, service and atmosphere. Keira, (hopefully that's the correct spelling)...
James F. 2015-04-10
Awesome beer! Need I say more. Though they did say that your review had to be a minimum of 31 characters. I think it was 31, yeah 31 I'm going with...
Awesome beer! Need I say more. Though they did say that your review had to be a minimum of 31 characters. I think it was 31, yeah 31 I'm going with...
Matt L. 2015-04-10
One of the best IPAs on the planet, as well as one of the best stouts. Consistently good stuff. Don't sleep on Alesmith.
One of the best IPAs on the planet, as well as one of the best stouts. Consistently good stuff. Don't sleep on Alesmith.
Brandon W. 2015-03-24
Great time sampling your brews! Awesome to talk beer with a knowledgeable staff. They took the time to share their favorites and showed me some...
Great time sampling your brews! Awesome to talk beer with a knowledgeable staff. They took the time to share their favorites and showed me some...
Gabe L. 2015-03-12
Promise me .394 isn't going away ever....., PROMISE ME!!!!!!
Promise me .394 isn't going away ever....., PROMISE ME!!!!!!
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