This Southern California Brewery Is Considered The Best In The US - Tasting Table

"From its humble beginnings in a strip mall to boasting one of the largest brewery tasting rooms in the country at 25,000 square feet, AleSmith has continually been a local favorite for over 30 years. It's been consistently ranked in the top 10 list of the best brewers on RateBeer, a beer rating website with millions of beer-loving members from around the world. And to this day, craft beer experts rank an AleSmith beer as one of the best of the year."

"Skip Virgilio, one of AleSmith's founders, set the tone for San Diego's craft beer market, being the first in the city to win a gold medal. In 2002, Peter Zien went from consultant to owner after buying the company and taking it to the next level, increasing production, distribution, and prestige, all while keeping the founder's spirit and beers alive."

AleSmith Brewing Company grew from a strip-mall start to a 25,000-square-foot tasting room and has remained a Southern California local favorite for over 30 years. The brewery consistently ranks among the top ten brewers on RateBeer and earns high ratings and numerous awards, including multiple World Beer Cup gold medals and a 2023 gold for Olde Ale. Skip Virgilio, a founder, set an early standard by winning San Diego's first gold medal. Peter Zien purchased the brewery in 2002, expanding production, distribution, and prestige while preserving the founder's vision and Old World-inspired beers.

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