About this Event
AleSmith Speedway Grand Prix 2026
Celebrate San Diego Beer Week with AleSmith's Speedway Grand Prix!
A San Diego Beer Week tradition returns November 12–14 with over a dozen unique variations of our iconic Speedway Stout, including specialty creations, ice cream-inspired favorites, and barrel-aged releases.
Explore the Speedway lineup, enjoy racing-inspired games and activities, grab a bite from local food vendors, and experience three days dedicated to our legendary imperial coffee stout.
CHOOSE YOUR LAP. EXPLORE THE PIT STOPS.
Here's how it works: Choose your tasting Lap, then make your way through the Pit Stops featuring different Speedway Stout variations. Enjoy your tasters together as a flight, mix and match throughout the event, or share with friends!
Every Lap includes 4 oz tasters and a collectible Speedway Grand Prix glass.
Lap #1 | $20
4 Speedway Stout tasters + collectible glass
Lap #2 | $35
8 Speedway Stout tasters + collectible glass
Victory Lap | $50
12 Speedway Stout tasters + collectible glass
Purchase your Lap in advance through Eventbrite or at the door during the event. Advance purchases are valid for the selected event date.
EXPLORE THE PIT STOPS
PIT STOP 1 | Specialty Speedway Stouts
- Bananas Foster Edition
- Pandan Coconut Thai Tea Edition
- Mole Negro Edition
- Mile High Club Edition
PIT STOP 2 | Speedway Ice Cream Editions
- Turtle Sundae Edition*
- Cookies & Cream Edition
- Vietnamese Coffee Crunch Edition
- Neapolitan Edition
PIT STOP 3 | Barrel-Aged Speedway Stouts
- Dubai Chocolate Edition*
- Vanilla Lavender Edition
- Samoas Edition
- Fluffernutter Edition*
BONUS PIT STOP | Special Release
Barrel-Aged Speedway Stout: Old Fashioned Edition
A special collaboration with Sons & Dotters, featuring Speedway Stout aged in bourbon barrels previously used for their Old Fashioned cocktail.
Beers marked with an asterisk contain nuts. Beer lineup subject to change.
The three-day event also features some variations of our Speedway Espresso Martini, local food vendors, racing-inspired games and activities, and new Speedway Grand Prix merch.
EVENT DETAILS
Thursday, November 12: 5–10 PM
Friday, November 13: 5–10 PM
Saturday, November 14: 12–5 PM
AleSmith Brewing Company
9990 AleSmith Court, San Diego, CA 92126
FREE ADMISSION | NO RSVP REQUIRED
Admission is free! Purchase your Speedway Grand Prix tasting Lap in advance through Eventbrite or at the door. Food, cocktails, and merchandise will also be available for purchase.
Must be 21+ to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. Valid ID required.
Event venue & nearby stays
AleSmith Brewing Company, 9990 AleSmith Court, San Diego, United States
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