Alesmith Brewing Hazy .394 Pale Ale
Alesmith Brewing Hazy .394 is a 6.0% ABV (13 IBU) hazy pale ale in a six-pack of 12oz cans, brewed in San Diego, California, by AleSmith Brewing. Per the producer, it is the hazy cousin of the brewery's Tony Gwynn tribute beer — fuller-bodied than the original, with intense tropical-fruit and citrus hop aroma (juicy grapefruit and mango in the launch notes) and a smooth, creamy finish. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 6.0%
- IBU: 13 (producer)
- Size: 6-pack, 12oz cans
- Style: Hazy pale ale
- Character: Intense tropical/citrus aroma; fuller body; smooth, creamy finish
- Tribute: Named for Tony Gwynn's career-high .394 batting average (1994)
- Origin: AleSmith Brewing, San Diego, California (founded 1995)
Mr. Padre, in Hazy Form
The .394 name is pure San Diego: in 1994, Padres legend Tony Gwynn hit a career-high .394 — the closest anyone has come to .400 since Ted Williams. AleSmith, founded in San Diego in 1995, first brewed its .394 pale ale as a tribute in 2014, then gave it this hazier sibling — released seasonally around baseball season, with the intense hop aroma of the brewery's hazy IPAs in a pale ale's smoother frame. Compare the two in our craft beer range — the original .394 sits right below this one — or visit the Alesmith Brewing vendor page.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Intense tropical fruit and citrus — grapefruit and mango in the producer's launch notes. Palate: Fuller-bodied and smooth for a pale ale. Finish: Creamy and soft, with tropical fruit carrying through.
How to Enjoy
Serve cold (the brewery suggests 45–50°F) and drink fresh — hazy pale ales are brewed for aroma. It is a ballgame beer by design: pour it for Padres games, grilled burgers, and fish tacos.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does .394 mean? Tony Gwynn's career-high batting average, hit with the San Diego Padres in 1994 — AleSmith brewed the .394 beers as a tribute to the Hall of Famer.
How is Hazy .394 different from the original .394? Same official strength (6.0% ABV, 13 IBU) — the difference is texture and aroma: the Hazy is fuller-bodied with intense tropical-citrus aroma and a smooth, creamy finish, and it appears seasonally; the original is golden and clear with a malty sweet finish, year-round.
Is it an IPA? No — AleSmith designates it a hazy pale ale, not an IPA, whatever some retailer listings say.
Gwynn-grade consistency, hazy delivery — grab Alesmith Hazy .394 online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.