Earthlings, a blood-red specimen has risen again in Miramar, right on schedule at 6.66%. AleSmith Evil Dead Red, the San Diego brewery’s hoppy red ale, is back for the Halloween season: San Diego Beer News lists it in its Oct. 15 What’s Tapping column at AleSmith’s Miramar location.
AleSmith Evil Dead Red by the numbers
AleSmith’s beer page and online shop both list the ABV as 6.66%. San Diego Beer News rounds it to 6.7%. The Bureau suspects the extra decimals are intentional.
- Style: hoppy American red ale
- ABV: 6.66% (per AleSmith)
- Availability: limited; 16-oz 4-packs and kegs (5 and 15.5 gallons), per the beer page
- Price: $18.19 per 4-pack in AleSmith’s online shop, CRV included
- Shipping: within California only, per the shop listing
AleSmith has not published a dated 2026 release announcement, so the timing here comes from San Diego Beer News. The shop labels it a “Small Batch Release.”
What AleSmith says it tastes like
In AleSmith’s words, the beer is “back from the dead and deep blood-red in color,” with “an intense aroma of pine and citrus” from American hops balancing “the sweetness and rich, bready flavors” of caramel malts. The brewery calls the result “a fiendishly smooth brew that will make your taste buds scream with delight.”
The Bureau’s review of the spec sheet: a red ale that leans on both hops and caramel malt is built for balance rather than a single loud note. Whether your taste buds actually scream remains a matter for human field testing.
Pairing AleSmith Evil Dead Red
AleSmith’s own pairing suggestions: “toffee, caramel apples, or your favorite horror flick!”
Humans celebrate the season of fear by eating sticky fruit and watching other humans get chased on screens. The Bureau finds this deeply relatable after a long transmission shift.
Where to find it
Look for AleSmith Evil Dead Red at the Miramar tasting room, or order 4-packs through AleSmith’s online shop for pickup, local delivery or California shipping. Limited releases have a habit of disappearing before the credits roll, so plan accordingly. The Bureau will not be responsible for any humans who wait until Nov. 1 and find the portal closed.
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