AleSmith Brewing Company, San Diego's most award-winning brewery. Inspired by the classic ales of Britain and Belgium, AleSmith is a growing artisan brewery whose exquisite craft brews have gathered more awards than any other brewery in San Diego.
About the Brew master: Peter Zien is an accomplished and highly decorated home brewer, who "always wanted to own a brewery." Since he began brewing in 1995, his beers have earned over 400 medals and honors. In addition, he is San Diego County's only BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) "Master" level beer judge, their highest rating.
In 2002 he purchased the brewery from Skip Virgilio, the founder and original brew master, who was the first San Diegan to bring home gold from the prestigious Great American Beer Festival. Given the extremely high level of talent in the brew house (and that definitely includes Tod Fitzsimmons, Head Brewer), it's little wonder that AleSmith has become renowned for its best-of-class brews in many different and intriguing styles.
ALESMITH TOURS
If you've ever wondered how we brew the beer at AleSmith, then please join us for a tour of the brewery. AleSmith owner and BJCP Grand Master Beer Judge Peter Zien will lead the 1 hour tour and tasting session. Tours of the brewery are conducted on the final Saturday of each month, beginning at 1:00PM. The next tour dates are: June 28th and July 26th
Please call ahead to make reservations (858.549.9888). The tour is fun and informational, and concludes at the sample bar where you'll be able to taste the AleSmith line-up of premium ales. To show our appreciation, we offer a great deal on tour date Saturdays only: Tour, samples, and souvenir AleSmith pint glass all for $5.
ALESMITH WEBSITE AND ON-LINE GIFT SHOP
In case you hadn't heard, you can now order AleSmith clothing items and glassware directly from our website at www.alesmith.com. The website is also a great place to learn more about our ales, and to see how we brew beer on the virtual tour. You can also buy our merchandise in person at the brewery on Fridays 3-5pm, and Saturdays 1- 4 pm.
Visit the AleSmith website for more information on our ales, checking out the tour, buying some merchandise, or just have fun looking at the cool photos!
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