With the opening of Snapdragon Stadium and the upcoming fall sports season, AleSmith Brewing Company and San Diego State University announced AleSmith as the official craft beer. This partnership kicks off the 2022-2023 football season with the launch of State Ale, a collaboration beer between the University and brewery that will be available throughout San Diego.

“We look forward to partnering with AleSmith Brewing, one of the premier craft breweries in the world,” said San Diego State Director of Athletics John David Wicker. “San Diego State shares AleSmith’s similar values of family and community, and we’re excited to have AleSmith as our official craft brewery.”

In addition to the collaborative brew, SDSU and AleSmith will partner on future projects around the University and athletic department.

“As an alum from SDSU, starting a relationship and working with my alma mater is an especially exciting opportunity for me and AleSmith,” said AleSmith President Brandon Richards. “San Diego State and AleSmith are built upon similar ethos with a commitment to excellence and our community making this an ideal partnership.”

AleSmith, best known for it’s .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 state-of-the-art brewery located centrally off Miramar Rd. The brewery plans to partner with SDSU on events at their location including Aztec watch parties, alumni gatherings, and more.

State Ale will be available in 12oz 6-pack cans, 12-pack cans, and on draft at Snapdragon Stadium along with bars and restaurants throughout San Diego, and at the AleSmith Tasting Room.