San Diego, California – With Snapdragon Stadium opening this Saturday and the upcoming fall sports season, AleSmith Brewing Company and San Diego State University are thrilled to announce AleSmith as their official craft beer. This partnership kicks off the 2022-23 football season with the launch of State Ale, a collaboration beer between the University and the brewery that will be available throughout San Diego.
“We look forward to partnering with AleSmith Brewing, one of the world’s leading craft breweries,” said San Diego State Athletic Director John David Wicker. “The State of San Diego shares similar AleSmith values of family and community, and we are thrilled to have AleSmith as our official craft brewery.”
“We are proud to partner on State Ale with a world-class brewery like AleSmith,” said Derek Grice, associate athletic director for San Diego State, Mission Valley Development. “We’re committed to bringing a beer to the San Diego community for all to enjoy, and I think we’ve created something that all San Diego residents can be proud of.”
In addition to collaborative brewing, SDSU and AleSmith will partner on future projects around the university and the athletic department.
“As an SDSU alum, starting a relationship and working with my alma mater is a particularly exciting opportunity for me and AleSmith,” said AleSmith Preisdent Brandon Richards. “San Diego State and AleSmith are built on a similar philosophy with a commitment to excellence and our community, making them an ideal partnership.”
AleSmith x SDSU State Ale is an easy-drinking, clean and refreshing light beer. With 4.7% alcohol, this light beer was brewed to complement stadium tailgates, backyard barbecues and pre-game ritual traditions. A State Ale in hand while cheering on the SDSU Aztecs is a winning combination on game day or anytime.
“We’re thrilled to bring this beer to fans across San Diego State, we promise to provide fun and innovative ways to experience our collaboration,” Richards said. “We strive to be San Diego’s hometown brewery, with our .394 Pale and now San Diego State Ale, we’ve taken a big step forward in providing great options for San Diego residents. We want to see fans all over San Diego raise a State Ale together and proudly shout, “I believe we’re going to win.”
AleSmith, best known for its .394 Pale Ale, a collaboration with Tony Gwynn, is home to San Diego’s largest tasting room with a 109,942 square foot facility and a state-of-the-art brewhouse centrally located on Miramar Rd. The brewery plans to partner with SDSU for on-site events including Aztec watch parties, alumni gatherings, and more.
State Ale will be available in 12 oz cans, 12 cans and on draft at Snapdragon Stadium, as well as in bars and restaurants across San Diego and the AleSmith Tasting Room.
ABV: 4.7%
AleSmith Brewing Company and San Diego State University are dedicated to responsible drinking, please enjoy responsibly.
About AleSmith Brewery:
Forged in 1995, AleSmith has been recognized by consumers and critics as one of the world’s leading craft brewing companies, with accolades that include winning medals at prestigious national and international beer competitions. In addition to being well-established in its hometown of San Diego, AleSmith was recognized by the RateBeer community as one of the top 10 breweries in the country in 2019 and 2020. The brewery is also a three-time winner of the Champion Brewery Award at the San Diego International Beer Competition, where he received a gold medal in 2019 for Nut Brown English Brown Ale. Further recognition for individual beers includes a 2016 gold medal for Old Numbskull and a 2022 gold medal for Wee Heavy at the World Beer Cup. AleSmith occupies a 109,942 square foot facility with a state-of-the-art brewery. AleSmith’s line of acclaimed beers includes Speedway Stout, Nut Brown Ale and San Diego Pale Ale .394, distributed in 21 US states and nine countries.
About San Diego State University:
San Diego State University is a leading public research institution that provides transformative experiences for its more than 36,000 students. SDSU offers bachelor’s degrees in 96 fields, master’s degrees in 84 fields, and doctorates in 23 fields, with additional certificates and programs on regional microsites. SDSU ranks first among California state universities in federal research support, as one of California’s top public research universities. In addition to academic offerings at SDSU, SDSU Imperial Valley, and SDSU Georgia, SDSU Global Campus offers online education, certificates, and degrees in areas of study designed to meet the needs of students around the world. Students participate in transformational research, international experiences, sustainability and entrepreneurship initiatives, internships and mentorship, and a wide range of student life and leadership opportunities. SDSU is committed to inclusive excellence and is known for its efforts to advance diversity and inclusion. SDSU is nationally recognized for its study abroad initiatives, veteran programs, and support for LGBTQIA+ students, as well as its powerful Division I athletics program. Approximately 50% of SDSU undergraduate and graduate students are students of color. The university resides in the lands of Kumeyaay and was recently recognized as an Asian American Indian Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). SDSU is also a long-standing Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). The university’s rich campus life and location provides opportunities for students to lead and engage in the creative and performing arts, career and internship opportunities with more than 491,000 living SDSU alumni and the vibrant cultural life of the Greater San Diego area and the United States and Mexico.
For more information:
https://alesmith.com/san-diego-state-ale/
