Peter Zien and Vicky Zien are the owners of AleSmith Brewing Co. AleSmith is indeed a privately owned, independent craft brewery.
AleSmith isn't that micro of a brewery that any visitor knows who the owner is, but I believe its still privately owned and part of the San Diego Brewers Guild. Check their website out for all the local craft Not owned by giant Corp.s
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