If you prefer a little pucker with your pour, meet our raspberry kettle sour ale. A refreshing gose-style ale, RKS brings a tart fruitiness and the perfect amount of raspberry flavor. This limited time offering is sure to please your palate!

Thanks to our hoaloha, or friends, at Maui Brewing for providing some island inspiration! For this collaboration, we brewed a hoppy pale ale with authentic Koshihikari rice along with fruit-forward Galaxy hops, resulting in a tropical bounty of passionfruit, citrus, and mango flavors. When our beloved friends at Maui help us brew, you can taste the spirit of Aloha. Cheers!

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Our Hopwright Series celebrates the diversity of the IPA through the use of unique hop varietals, fun flavor combinations, and perfect drinkability.

The first Hopwright Series release, this Brüt IPA was brewed to perfection with unrivaled Nelson Sauvin hops, conveying aromatic notes of mango, pineapple, white grapes, and black pepper. Your taste buds will celebrate its crisp, dry, and refreshing finish balanced by a light bitterness and a touch of bready malt character. Make every day Brütiful!

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This hazy IPA will satisfy your hoppy cravings with its intense notes of tangerine, blueberry, bubblegum, and tropical fruits. Its full body, smooth malt character, and soft bitterness will keep you coming back for more.

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The hops (Humulus Lupulus) are the real star of this San Diego-style IPA, showcasing bright notes of apricots, citrus, tropical fruits, and berries. Light malt notes and a smooth bitterness lead to an easy and drinkable finish.

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The second release in our Hopwright series draws its bright, tropical flavors from Sabro, a new hop varietal bred in part from wild grown hops in the American Southwest. Notes of coconut, lime, tangerine, and citrus will have you reaching for more of this smooth cerveza.

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Similar to the fan-favorite San Diego Pale Ale .394, this beer pays tribute to Hall-of-Famer Tony Gwynn and the career-high batting average that he achieved with the Padres in ’94. Hazy .394 showcases an intense hop aroma of tropical fruit and citrus, but delivers a fuller-bodied pour than its predecessor, along with a smooth and creamy finish. It’s a guaranteed hit!

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Grand Cru is a dark chestnut-colored Belgian-style Ale with vibrant fermentation aromas of fruity esters and spicy phenols. A sweet caramel malt, raisin, and plum-like character combines with the complex fermentation profile of our Belgian yeast strain and hints of bittersweet chocolate in the finish. Its full body and velvety mouthfeel make for a slow
and satisfying drinking experience.
Grand Cru is meant to be savored and will age nicely.

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This beer’s depth and complexity make it an excellent match with a wide array of foods. The caramel flavors pair well with rich, roasted main dishes like pork or duck, while the dark fruit character is an ideal accompaniment to fruity desserts or funky, washed-rind cheeses.

Horny Devil is our interpretation of a Belgian-style Golden Ale. Brewed with authentic Belgian ingredients including candi sugar and a Trappist yeast strain, its fruity and spicy aroma include notes of orange, banana, and peppercorns. Coriander seeds add refreshing citrus notes which meld seamlessly with the beer’s delicate malt. Horny Devil finishes with a lively carbonation and a refreshingly dry finish.

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The delicate, spicy flavors of Horny Devil make it a great pairing with hearty seafood dishes such as roasted halibut or steamed mussels and dishes featuring fresh herbs or citrus zest. Funky washed-rind cheeses as well as rich, creamy ones are excellent accompaniments as well.

Caramel and toffee notes abound in Old Numbskull, a deep copper-colored American Barleywine-style ale, alongside toasted malt and a hint of ripe dark fruits. Old Numbskull
showcases malt sweetness, intense American hops, and an aggressive bitterness. Extremely well-balanced,the full-bodied mouthfeel and assertive hop profile leads into a deceptively smooth finish. Old Numbskull can be enjoyed now or laid down for years to come.

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This barleywine absolutely loves food. Its rich sweetness pairs particularly well with roasted meats, braises, and stews or bold, decadent offerings such as sausages, paté, and a variety of pungent cheeses.

Speedway Stout’s ominous, pitch-black appearance has become a hallmark of this modern-day classic. Chocolate and roasted malts dominate the flavor, supported by notes of dark fruit, toffee, and caramel. A healthy dose of locally-roasted coffee from Ryan Bros. Coffee, Inc. added to each batch brings out the beer’s dark chocolate flavors and enhances its drinkability. Despite its intensity, Speedway Stout’s fine carbonation and creamy mouthfeel make it very smooth and surprisingly easy to drink. This beer ages very well.

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This beer’s great balance makes it a very food-friendly Imperial Stout. Pair its roasty flavors and robust mouthfeel with rich beef dishes and char-grilled foods. Both chocolate and vanilla desserts also pair well, as do salty blue cheeses like Stilton or hard nutty cheeses like aged Gouda and cloth-bound cheddars.

In early 2014, Tony Gwynn’s team approached AleSmith to create a distinctive beer for the baseball legend. A meeting was called at the Gwynn household, which included a sampling of AleSmith beers to identify Tony’s preferences. He wanted the beer to be“light with a kick” which he elaborated further to mean full of hop character and light in body and color. Discover what happens when a Hall of Fame perfectionist crafts a beer with a world-class brewery. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Tony and Alicia Gwynn Foundation (TAG).

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AleSmith Lil’ Devil is an unfiltered Belgian-Style Pale Ale pours a hazy gold with a creamy white head. Ground coriander seeds and two kinds of orange peel added to the kettle
contribute pleasant citrus notes to its Belgian fermentation character. Lil’Devil’s light body and effervescent finish make for a refreshing beer that will have you coming back for more.

This delicate Belgian-Style Pale Ale is a match made in heaven with lighter seafood and the spicy coriander complements Thai food excellently. Its flavor profile makes it a great pairing with tangy cheeses.

It’s Pretty Awesome. A San Diego classic, AleSmith IPA showcases the versatility of American hops. Aromas of grapefruit and tangerine lead into an abundance of fresh pine and tropical fruit notes followed by a crisp, resinous bitterness. The complex hop profile is supported by a firm malt presence to create an incredibly flavorful and well-balanced IPA.

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Is improving, so stay tunedThe beer’s citrus and pine notes pair well with fresh, aromatic herbs, citrus-based dressings, and Asian-inspired flavors. IPA’s refreshing bitterness and dry finish also help temper the heat of spicy foods and contrast the tanginess of farmhouse cheddars and spice blue cheeses.

AleSmith Nut Brown is a tribute to one of our favorite British styles. Deep mahogany in color, its rich, malt-forward flavor profile balances notes of biscuit, mild cocoa and earthy hops. A creamy mouthfeel and full body enhances its drinkability, making Nut Brown an extremely sessionable ale that embodies our commitment to quality.

It’s Pretty Awesome. A San Diego classic, AleSmith IPA showcases the versatility of American hops.
Aromas of grapefruit and tangerine lead into an abundance of fresh pine and tropical fruit notes followed by a crisp, resinous bitterness. The complex hop profile is supported by a firm malt presence to create an incredibly flavorful and well-balanced IPA.

The beer’s citrus and pine notes pair well with fresh, aromatic herbs, citrus-based dressings, and Asian-inspired flavors. IPA’s refreshing bitterness and dry finish also help temper the heat of spicy foods and contrast the tanginess of farmhouse cheddars and spice blue cheeses.

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This beer’s great balance makes it a very food-friendly Imperial Stout. Pair its roasty flavors and robust mouthfeel with rich beef dishes and char-grilled foods. Both chocolate and vanilla desserts also pair well, as do salty blue cheeses like Stilton or hard nutty cheeses like aged Gouda and cloth-bound cheddars.