AleSmith Brewing Company

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. Tours are conducted every Saturday at 2pm and last approximately 30 minutes. No need to make a reservation to join the tour, just check in at the bar ten minutes before the 2pm start time.