AleSmith

Anthony Chen

Anthony Chen

Position: Lead Brewer

Hire Date: March 20, 2009

Favorite Year-Round AleSmith Beer: X

Favorite Seasonal AleSmith Beer: My Bloody Valentine

Favorite Festival Attended: SD brewer's guild festival

What Are Your Thoughts on the San Diego Craft Beer Scene and AleSmith’s role in it?
I believe that the San Diego craft beer scene has been expanding to become one of the leaders in the international craft beer movement and is quickly becoming a Mecca for beer lovers all over. I also feel that San Diego culture is very supportive of local and small businesses and that aids the strong friendly union between all the breweries, pubs, and restaurants. San Diego is home to a lot of amazing breweries and I feel that AleSmith is an integral part of the craft beer movement.

How your history with craft beer has developed your passion for craft brewing:
Craft beer plays a significant part in my life as I find the reasons and motivations for the it's existence coincides with my own goals. Craft beer strives to provide the audience and consumers with quality products, innovation, local as well as global awareness, and variety.

Tell A Little About Yourself:
I like beer.