AleSmith Brewing

Founded in 1995, AleSmith Brewing Company is a San Diego based craft brewery that specializes in handcrafted ales inspired by European classics. Deeply rooted in the amateur and craft brewing communities, AleSmith ales have continued to garner both national and international awards. This year, AleSmith will be celebrating its 21st year in production. And what better way to commemorate this momentous year than to open a state-of-the-art brewery in Miramar at 9990 Empire Street. Expected to open summer 2015, AleSmith 2.0 will feature an entirely new tasting room and brew system with the capability to pump out more than 100,000 barrels/year only two blocks west of the original location. Please come visit us and taste the legendary craftsmanship for yourself.
Now, in 2016, AleSmith is positioned to expand into a new building, increase production, and launch new markets on a global scale. The new state-of-the-art brewery, located at 9990 Empire St. off of Miramar Rd., is currently under construction only two blocks west of the original facility which will showcase a custom Steinecker 80 barrel brew system.

Author: Caroline Porsiel

Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.