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Alesmith to Release Double IPA and Mexican Speedway Stout

On May 5, a day that will go down in history as a truly blessed 24-hour span, the clouds will part, glowing light will shine down upon this blue-green orb and the heavens shall bestow upon its populace not one, but two highly coveted beers from San Diego-based AleSmith Brewing Company: AleSmith Double IPA and AleSmith Mexican Speedway Stout.

AleSmith and Mikkeller Partner to Establish Mikkeller Brewing San Diego

Two world-renowned brewing interests are proud to announce the launch of a creative partnership that will result in the planet’s most famous gypsy brewer acquiring a brick-and-mortar brewery to call his own. Mikkel Borg Bjergsø, the founder and creative mind behind Denmark-based Mikkeller, has officially entered into an agreement with AleSmith Brewing Company owner and brewmaster Peter Zien for the duo to establish a new company called Mikkeller Brewing San Diego.

AleSmith Brewing Signs with Andrews Distributing in Texas

The Andrews Distributing team is excited to announce a partnership with AleSmith Brewing Company of San Diego, Calif. Bob Sullivan, Andrews vice president of craft brand building, said the award-winning brewery will be warmly welcomed by beer enthusiasts in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

AleSmith Expands Distribution to Chicago

San Diego’s AleSmith Brewing has tapped Wirtz Beverage for distribution of its beers, including Speedway Stout and AleSmith IPA, throughout the Chicagoland area of Illinois beginning next month.

AleSmith Brewing Releases 2015 Decadence Ale

AleSmith Brewing Company has released a limited supply of its 2015 Decadence Anniversary Ale to celebrate its 20th year in production. AleSmith’s Decadence Anniversary Ale was originally brewed in 2005 to celebrate the brewery’s first decade in business.

AleSmith Expands Distribution to Minnesota & Virginia

AleSmith Brewing Company, a 20-year-old, award-winning San Diego craft brewery, signed with Clear River Beverage Company to distribute in Minnesota. In Virginia, AleSmith contracted with Specialty Beverage.

AleSmith Releases Tony Gwynn Tribute Beer

In honor of what would have been Tony Gwynn’s 55th birthday, AleSmith Brewing Co. released its “Hall of Fame” brew on Saturday, May 9. An imperial version of its .394 Pale Ale, the specialty release was created as a tribute to the late Tony Gwynn by AleSmith Owner and CEO Peter Zien.

Mikkeller and AleSmith to Establish New Joint Venture

One of the world’s preeminent nomad brewers is getting ready to settle down. Mikkel Borg Bjergsø, the Danish beer maker who travels the world producing labels under the Mikkeller brand, has forged a “creative partnership” with San Diego’s AleSmith Brewing that will include an old brewing facility AleSmith had been planning vacate this summer.

Press Clips: Another Trademark Dispute; Pig’s Blood Shuts Down Brewery

There are only so many words in the English language. As anyone who pays close attention to the beer industry is acutely aware, this fact seems to rear its head constantly in the form of trademark disputes, when one company alleges that another’s brand or product inspires market confusion between the two.

AleSmith Taps MicroStar for Logistics Services

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — As they prepare for rapid growth, AleSmith has elected to utilize MicroStar’s long-distance reverse logistics expertise to fuel their expansion plans. AleSmith chose MicroStar for increased flexibility required to open new geographies and support their sustainability mission.

AleSmith Brewing to Release San Diego Pale Ale

San Diego, California — San Diego’s multiple award winning brewery, AleSmith Brewing Company, is set to launch the newest addition to their stellar lineup this baseball season.

AleSmith Announces $10 Million Expansion

AleSmith Brewing Company has announced plans for a $10 million expansion project that will increase its brewing capacity to 150,000 barrels per year. The project, which will be financed by loans from California Bank and Trust and money from the sale of its existing facility, is expected to be complete by January of 2015.