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AleSmith Brewing date codes, decoded

AleSmith Brewing prints a packaging date on every can and bottle in MM/DD/YY format. Use this page to decode your code instantly and check if your beer is still fresh.

Format
MM/DD/YY
Date Type
Pack date
Location
San Diego, CA
Founded
1995
Example: 03/15/26March 15, 2026. Bottled-on for Speedway Stout and barleywine variants.
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How to read MM/DD/YY date codes

Standard American date format: month, then day, then year. 03/15/26 reads as March 15, 2026. Watch for European prints that use DD/MM/YY — usually noted by an explicit label or the location of the brewery.

AleSmith Brewing's code is a Pack date — the date the beer was packaged, drink within a window after

Where to find the date code on AleSmith Brewing cans and bottles

On AleSmith Brewing packaging, the date code is typically found on the bottom of cans or on the bottle neck. Some bottles also print it on the back label. Bottled-on for Speedway Stout and barleywine variants.

How long is AleSmith Brewing beer fresh?

AleSmith Brewing produces a range of styles, each with its own drinking window. For their most common categories:

These are guidelines, not laws — well-stored beer can outperform the curve, while heat-abused cans can stale much faster than expected. Storage temperature matters as much as age for hop-forward styles.

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